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WV08 VKU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,867 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 97,497 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing.

Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,706 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cant be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated ( corroded)

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,706 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cant be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated ( corroded)

Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 81,803 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,475 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing badly on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 51,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 44,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads worn low on edges

rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 35,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,592 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 VKU 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 VKU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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