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VA57 KRO

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,367 mi
Last recorded120,367 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 KRO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 102,602 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,546 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front wheel has flat spot

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away from chassis (6.1.2 (a))

air filter box broken and is sitting very close to exhaust manifold at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,405 miles

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear axle

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside front tyre close to limit worn inside

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear axle

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside front tyre close to limit worn inside

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,047 miles

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear axle

exhaust flex deteriorating

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,039 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear axle

exhaust flex deteriorating

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,525 miles

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 87,447 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excessive travel of hand brake (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 23 Nov 2012 60,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

oil leak around gearbox

rear silencer outer skin corroded and coming apart

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,144 miles

exhaust in poor condition rear pads getting low

n/s/f wiper very slightly split

Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust in poor condition rear pads getting low

n/s/f wiper very slightly split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,657 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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VA57 KRO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA57 KRO, 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 VA57 KRO registered?

VA57 KRO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VA57 KRO safe to buy?

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