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VK08 OTB

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,429 mi
Last recorded167,429 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 OTB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 167,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective moutings sloppy, rear box has heavy corrrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front axle bushes splitting but no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 167,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front to low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose rear of engine to sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding, hand brake cables cracked and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective moutings sloppy, rear box has heavy corrrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front axle bushes splitting but no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,828 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,762 miles

front brake discs getting scorred

front subframe surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2017 134,759 miles

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

front brake discs getting scorred

front subframe surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,606 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,907 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads and discs

Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,488 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,949 miles

front wiper blades

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 OTB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK08 OTB, 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 VK08 OTB registered?

VK08 OTB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 OTB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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