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WV08 VKD

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,783 mi
Last recorded149,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 149,783 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 141,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,766 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill and chassi rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,519 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front aim/pattern not very defined, lens should be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside rear inner sill/s and chassi rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 119,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe joint /and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded in places

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides / and both sides coil spring seat area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,560 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear beam axel / arms. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear tyre center tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,129 miles

Front exhsut metal support mounting broken, can be welded ,still secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin compare offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front gearbox seal seeping oil ,should repair.

Rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,473 miles

Front exhaust metal support mounting broken, still secure.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,013 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,013 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported ineffective clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off body (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,923 miles

Front wearing on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,396 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 66,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 56,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,418 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,946 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 24 Mar 2011 20,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 VKD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

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

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