2008 Fiat Bravo 1.6L Diesel · RO08 VAD

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status following a clean pass in April 2026 at 136,358 miles. However, the immediate mechanical history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent test shows no current defects, the previous failure in March 2025 indicates significant neglect of critical braking components and exhaust systems. The transition from a multi-point failure to a clean pass within one month suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's eighteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the car covered 4,704 miles, while an additional 4,746 miles were recorded between the 2025 and 2026 tests. This steady annual usage reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain, but the age of the vehicle makes the degradation of rubber components and structural oxidation primary concerns regardless of the relatively low distance travelled. A buyer must focus specifically on the structural integrity of the outer sills and seat belt anchorages. Records from 2023 through 2025 show a progression of corrosion on the nearside outer sill, which moved from starting corrosion to a formal advisory requiring attention. Because this type of structural rust often hides internally, a physical inspection is required to ensure the metal has not reached perforation thickness. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory regarding worn suspension arm bushes necessitates a check of the front end geometry to ensure the wear has not deteriorated to the point of affecting handling or causing uneven tyre wear.