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WV08 VFZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VFZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,709 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and outer shell badly corroded and centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 May 2019 81,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2019 81,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 79,538 miles

rear exhaust rubber perishing and exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 79,538 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rubber perishing and exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 72,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,823 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly overall

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake discs corroding slightly on inner face

offside rear tyre is also wearing on inner edge 205/55/16

Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,482 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,219 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,006 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,085 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2011 25,705 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 VFZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

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

Is WV08 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 VFZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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