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ML08 VLA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 VLA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 137,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,140 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,213 miles

slight blow on exhaust flexy section

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 21,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 17,852 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 15,496 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 15,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,304 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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ML08 VLA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML08 VLA, 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 ML08 VLA registered?

ML08 VLA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is ML08 VLA safe to buy?

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