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WR08 VDY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VDY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,517 miles

steering wheel cover removed prior to test.

Centre and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to items in vehicle.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened section corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened section corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image, near excessively. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image, near excessively. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear exhaust join clamp broken/corroded.

steering wheel cover removed prior to test.

Centre and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to items in vehicle.

Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Very poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Very poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Very poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Very poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system corroded+front pipe flexy poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system corroded+front pipe flexy poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 80,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,546 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2018 64,881 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 64,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve damaged.

Pass 24 May 2017 60,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear foot brake lag.

both rear tyres deteriorating.

Fail 23 May 2017 60,065 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear foot brake lag.

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

all tyres deteriorating.

Pass 26 May 2016 55,178 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 50,610 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres outer side walls deterioating.

rear exhaust rust.

Pass 27 May 2014 42,756 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 29 May 2013 38,300 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 38,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 May 2012 31,931 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 May 2012 31,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2011 26,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,141 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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WR08 VDY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue 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 WR08 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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WR08 VDY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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