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AM08 VPG

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VPG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 89,168 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 86,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front undertray damaged and loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just met requirements (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded outer skin

Fail 15 Nov 2024 86,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front undertray damaged and loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just met requirements (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded outer skin

Pass 11 Nov 2023 82,470 miles

Central Rear exhaust retaining clamp corroded deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower rear of wing and front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust secondary layer corroded deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,317 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front sill lower wing damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer secondary layer deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,317 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front sill lower wing damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer secondary layer deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,430 miles

Offside Parking brake on a duel line braking system has reduced effort

Fail 30 Oct 2021 71,430 miles

Offside Parking brake on a duel line braking system has reduced effort

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,823 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF new OR 5 NR 6 NF new.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 65,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/R16/91V. OF 0 OR 5 NR 6 NF 0mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,876 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edge and bold also o/s/r rear has cuts in outer side wall 205/55/16

coolant level low

rear exhaust mount split but still supported

Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres wearing low on inner edge and bold also o/s/r rear has cuts in outer side wall 205/55/16

coolant level low

rear exhaust mount split but still supported

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also side wall has cuts but not reaching cords ()

coolant reservoir low

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edge 205/55/16

o/s/f tyre valve damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,215 miles

centre engine mount deteriorating

front number plate damaged but still visible from reasonable distance

rear exhaust mount split but system still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,582 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low, radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,001 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,328 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 27,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,860 miles

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

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 VPG is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPG, 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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AM08 VPG is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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