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VK58 EFW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,383 mi
Last recorded76,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 EFW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 76,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,797 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Dogbone

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor wont stow (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 62,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor wont stow (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount perished and cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 42,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,241 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 33,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,385 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,408 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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VK58 EFW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK58 EFW, 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 VK58 EFW registered?

VK58 EFW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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The MOT history for VK58 EFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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