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VA05 ESA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 ESA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 154,092 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,092 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,754 miles

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

Rear exhaust skin

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exuast box deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,744 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,795 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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VA05 ESA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA05 ESA, 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 VA05 ESA registered?

VA05 ESA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VA05 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 ESA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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