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WV08 VFT

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VFT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 101,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,567 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox dog bone mount bush worn

Fail 19 Mar 2021 95,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front gearbox dog bone mount bush worn

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,030 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,786 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,428 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,428 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,097 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

brake fluid level below maximum

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,794 miles

rear tyres in poor condition ,cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 39,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear coil spring mount missing

rear tyres in poor condition ,cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to inspect rear seat belts as unacessible

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,744 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 VFT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

WV08 VFT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WV08 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 VFT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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