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WF08 VDY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,525 mi
Last recorded128,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VDY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,525 miles

Coolant leak possible expansion tank ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 127,216 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,588 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 124,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre badly split to inner sidewalls......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv nearside rear tyre getting perished in treads and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 121,441 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,707 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old, cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre has flat spot in tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 114,697 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old, cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre has flat spot in tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,448 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear-most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,440 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear-most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,980 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,447 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 90,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,954 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front and rear brake pads appear low

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,954 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front and rear brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,161 miles

front tyres close to limit

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,317 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,191 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,191 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,221 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear exhaust mount perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear exhaust mount perishing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,290 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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WF08 VDY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WF08 VDY, 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 WF08 VDY registered?

WF08 VDY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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