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WV08 VML

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,271 mi
Last recorded209,271 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 209,271 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/55/R16 ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 199,632 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel becoming high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 199,632 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel becoming high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 179,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 159,133 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine compartment cover fitted obscuring some components unable to fully check some items

Fail 30 Nov 2019 159,133 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone / sat nav mounting (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine compartment cover fitted obscuring some components unable to fully check some items

Pass 1 Dec 2018 134,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,174 miles

Front unable to see front pads

Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,174 miles

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

Front unable to see front pads

Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,568 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,862 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,337 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

osf tyre cuts to sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,886 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,515 miles

front discs lipped ok for test

Fail 26 Mar 2011 27,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VML is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

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