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AM08 VPZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VPZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 139,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 124,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 118,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,650 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

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

Oil level low on inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 110,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

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

Oil level low on inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,373 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 105,373 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,008 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,415 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Nearside Front Side mirror loose but secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 93,415 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Nearside Front Side mirror loose but secure

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of oil on gearbox

nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror loose, secured with tape

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside door mirror held on with tape

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside door mirror held on with tape

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,252 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s mirror lens slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s mirror lens slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,790 miles

Front tyres wearing lightly on inner edges

Nearside front tyre wearing low on center tread (2mm)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,193 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VPZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

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

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