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WV08 CLY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,310 mi
Last recorded111,310 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 111,310 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / in poor condition

Turbo noisy

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished 225/45 R17

Pass 10 Oct 2020 100,085 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ? ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,611 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rubber mount split

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,968 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 75,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked due to washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment lower universal joint to steering rack (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 72,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

low clutch biting point

steering column lower universal joint has play

Pass 14 May 2016 68,330 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint.

oil leak

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats.

Fail 13 May 2016 68,330 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint.

oil leak

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats.

Pass 12 May 2015 62,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Dec 2014 60,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s + o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,783 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,093 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

offside front headlamp aim adjusted during test

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 3 Jan 2013 48,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

offside front headlamp aim adjusted during test

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 25 May 2011 37,866 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 37,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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WV08 CLY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WV08 CLY, 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 WV08 CLY registered?

WV08 CLY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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