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DV08 OVJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 61,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 57,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 43,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,317 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 32,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,086 miles

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

wet test

Fail 9 Jan 2016 31,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wet test

Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,901 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 13,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 OVJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV08 OVJ registered?

DV08 OVJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DV08 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 OVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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