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KR57 VAK

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VAK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,065 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,266 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 91,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,734 miles

Exhaust mounting defective the very rear one (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 75,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective the very rear one (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,101 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,258 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,392 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,485 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,250 miles

advice n/s and o/s front tyres on wear indicators

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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KR57 VAK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR57 VAK, 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 KR57 VAK registered?

KR57 VAK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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