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MA08 VAK

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,100 mi
Last recorded111,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VAK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 111,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 111,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, cracking in tread grooves

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 111,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, cracking in tread grooves

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,441 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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MA08 VAK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA08 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 MA08 VAK registered?

MA08 VAK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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