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VK08 HXC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 HXC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 66,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2026 66,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2024 65,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake reserve travel high

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

subframe corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 64,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 62,517 miles

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread area.

Fail 21 May 2020 62,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread area.

Pass 7 May 2019 57,456 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 52,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 47,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,033 miles

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

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

Rear pads approx half worn

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,999 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,187 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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VK08 HXC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK08 HXC, 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 VK08 HXC registered?

VK08 HXC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 HXC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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