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WV08 VJY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 92,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Fail 30 May 2025 92,896 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,833 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 86,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,041 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,368 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,323 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 45,252 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,079 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

slight cracking to auxiliary belt

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,048 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,311 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 VJY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VJY, 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

How do I check the history of WV08 VJY?

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What year was WV08 VJY registered?

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

Is WV08 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 VJY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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