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DU58 VAA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

138,504 mi
Last recorded138,504 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VAA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 138,504 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member rad support holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,781 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 136,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,511 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsr osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 131,511 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsr osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,217 miles

vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 121,216 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,168 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on sidewall +near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall +cords nearly showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 89,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 87,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 77,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 77,769 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2013 27,276 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls split

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,276 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,610 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,736 miles

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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DU58 VAA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DU58 VAA, 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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DU58 VAA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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