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WV08 VGL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights cloudy

Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights cloudy

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 92,369 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing from join at cat and down pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish bone rear rubber has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,321 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front sub frame corroded, rear both shocks corroded, rear axle corroded.

Fail 9 May 2019 68,209 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded, rear both shocks corroded, rear axle corroded.

Pass 9 May 2018 67,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 67,283 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,999 miles

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/r handbrake performance low

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2016 64,572 miles

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 May 2016 64,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,911 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,493 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 41,493 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,407 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,782 miles

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 VGL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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