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VE08 GUX

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,414 mi
Last recorded101,414 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 GUX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 101,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,401 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 80,466 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 80,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 75,637 miles

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

Offside inner drive shaft boot is leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2020 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked on side walls 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 73,021 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked on side walls 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,016 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,667 miles

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

outer skin of back box exhaust flaking off

small hole in nearside front outer cv boot, not allowing ingress of dirt

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

outer skin of back box exhaust flaking off

small hole in nearside front outer cv boot, not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 2 May 2017 58,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,961 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 53,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,227 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edge suggest tracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,691 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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VE08 GUX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE08 GUX, 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 VE08 GUX registered?

VE08 GUX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is VE08 GUX safe to buy?

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