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DV08 FXC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,119 mi
Last recorded183,119 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FXC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 183,119 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 183,119 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 180,234 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroding.

Fail 4 Dec 2024 180,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroding.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 175,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 175,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 168,222 miles

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

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 168,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle and some suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,714 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 145,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,199 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 131,162 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 113,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,911 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 98H XL (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear Tyres perished

different size Tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,007 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,003 miles

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,418 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,191 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket missing but system still supported

front brake pads on limit

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 57,662 miles

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

n/s front brake pad sensor wire disconnected

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 57,661 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

n/s front brake pad sensor wire disconnected

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,296 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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DV08 FXC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DV08 FXC, 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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DV08 FXC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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