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WV08 VPA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 103,979 miles

2 x rear exhaust rubber mountings worn

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Jul 2026 103,979 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

slight exhaust blow front lower gasket area

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades (3.4 (b) (i))

baffles rattling around inside rear exhaust box

engine oily

Fail 18 Jul 2025 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 1x blue 1x brown 1x yellow (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades (3.4 (b) (i))

baffles rattling around inside rear exhaust box

engine oily

possible noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,023 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 99,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/55/16 all the rest are 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,408 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,081 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,077 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,556 miles

Front weak dampers car height very low

Nearside Front headlight misty

Fail 14 Feb 2020 84,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 66 16 ply cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front weak dampers car height very low

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

Nearside Front headlight misty

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,920 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated, outer skin falling off

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,786 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

all brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2017 75,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

all brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,438 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,469 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,252 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,353 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,203 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)

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 VPA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 VPA shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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