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WV08 CWL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,708 mi
Last recorded167,708 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CWL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 167,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 166,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 139,584 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 139,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 137,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,071 miles

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

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

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

oil light on

Fail 10 Mar 2021 134,071 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil light on

Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,404 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 129,404 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 116,555 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 116,555 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,629 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 112,629 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

no exhaust measurement given

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,316 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

chip in screen

corrosion on rear silencer

wear on discs and pads

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,340 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,337 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 CWL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WV08 CWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 CWL registered?

WV08 CWL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is WV08 CWL safe to buy?

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