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EX08 VPY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VPY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 120,027 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2021 120,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,743 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,807 miles

exhaust corrode

exhaust shield loose

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake pipe ferrules corrode

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 97,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake pipe ferrules corrode

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

exhaust corrode

exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,608 miles

body damage

exhaust mounts corroded

front brake pad and discwear

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

body damage

exhaust mounts corroded

front brake pad and discwear

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,987 miles

damage to n/s of vehcle

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner side wall border line pass

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

damage to n/s/f door

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,876 miles

passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

damage to n/s/f door

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,516 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

off side rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,434 miles

offside rear,nearside front tyres wearing low . 225/40/18 y

Fail 3 Mar 2012 62,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

offside rear,nearside front tyres wearing low . 225/40/18 y

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,068 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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EX08 VPY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX08 VPY, 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 EX08 VPY registered?

EX08 VPY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VPY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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