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AM08 VPP

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 103,733 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 96,834 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 92,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,170 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 80,170 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box deteriorated.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box deteriorated.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,488 miles

rear exhaust very deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,488 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust very deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 52,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both washer work at same time pos fault with motor

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 40,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,842 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 31,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,967 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 VPP 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

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