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WV08 VNW

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,960 mi
Last recorded136,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 136,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 136,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,280 miles

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Fail 2 Jun 2021 128,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,921 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 117,920 miles

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

exhaust and mounts corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 104,771 miles

exhaust pipe outer skin corroded away

Fail 29 May 2019 104,771 miles

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

exhaust pipe outer skin corroded away

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 89,526 miles

exhaust pipe outer skin corroded away

Fail 30 May 2018 89,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe outer skin corroded away

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,919 miles

both front discs pitted/corroded on inner face

rear part of exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front discs pitted/corroded on inner face

rear part of exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,790 miles

Offside rear tyre perished (205/55r16)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,790 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished (205/55r16)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,817 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,010 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 32,010 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 22,543 miles

both front tyres 2mm

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 VNW 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 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNW, 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

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What year was WV08 VNW registered?

WV08 VNW is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 VNW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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