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VA08 PDV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 PDV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2026 89,112 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN IN CENTRE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BADLY WORN/CUT ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 87,562 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively SLIGHT FLUCTUATING ON BRAKING (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 85,757 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 85,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,667 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,651 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,073 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 77,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 77,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,339 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 75,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 71,847 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2017 71,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not through to cord/ply

Pass 3 May 2016 65,422 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 65,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 60,799 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 60,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 51,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,366 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,366 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 21,012 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2011 21,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition

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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VA08 PDV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 VA08 PDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA08 PDV registered?

VA08 PDV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is VA08 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 PDV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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