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AM08 VCW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,087 mi
Last recorded81,087 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,087 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 65,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked/inoperative (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak from water pump area ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam, image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted calipa hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,887 miles

Exhaust blow

Fail 16 Oct 2019 62,887 miles

Service brake excessively binding Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blow

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,855 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,667 miles

Both front tyres low on the inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,107 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,628 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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AM08 VCW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 VCW registered?

AM08 VCW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AM08 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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