2008 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate: 55.3% (4,236 tests)
Is the 2008 Bravo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54.6% -10.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 56.6% -8.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 55.0% -10.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Bravo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,505 | 23.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 1,053 | 16.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,046 | 16.2% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 809 | 12.5% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 549 | 8.5% |
| 6 | Tyres | 521 | 8.0% |
All Bravo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3,055 | 57.5% | -7.6 pts | 98,512 |
| 2008 (this page) | 4,236 | 55.3% | -9.8 pts | 98,014 |
| 2009 | 3,589 | 56.5% | -10.0 pts | 93,648 |
| 2010 | 1,746 | 60.3% | -7.2 pts | 93,009 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Fiat Bravo reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 55.3% of their MOT tests (4,236 tests, 2023–2025), -9.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 98,014 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Bravo?
The median tested example shows 98,014 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.