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VK08 UUS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,909 mi
Last recorded52,909 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UUS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,909 miles

2 x front tyres are worn to 3mm

2 x rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 52,761 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

2 x front tyres are worn to 3mm

2 x rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat (unable to check seat belt

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc inner faces are coroded

advise o/s/f windscreen has damage upper section

Fail 3 Jan 2015 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs inner faces are coroded

advise exhaust back box tail pipe is damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust is starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,646 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm tread depth. offside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 20,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm tread depth. offside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

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 UUS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

VK08 UUS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is VK08 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 UUS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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