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WV08 CUW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CUW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull and flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

damage on o/s/f wing/bumper

drivers sun visor insecure

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,851 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (engine management light or EML on arrivel

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper slightly detached & wing slightly damage

Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,849 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also dust cover no longer prevent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure or do not remain upper position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated 4 bolts/disc (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (engine management light or EML on arrivel

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper slightly detached & wing slightly damage

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads, down to around 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 109,180 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Tip damage (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wing & bumper slightly damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake lever slightly high (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,682 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,179 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,179 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,860 miles

Front Slight play both inner steering rack joints

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,860 miles

Front Slight play both inner steering rack joints

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 31 May 2017 72,979 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 May 2016 67,295 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)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,301 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2015 62,301 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 54,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 45,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 31,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 18,831 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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WV08 CUW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

WV08 CUW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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