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DE59 FWL

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,002 mi
Last recorded78,002 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FWL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 71,950 miles

General Corrision

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 71,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Corrision

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear minor exhaust leak

Fail 21 Mar 2023 69,155 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear minor exhaust leak

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,385 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 61,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,757 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 55,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,973 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 50,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,377 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat been fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 34,377 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear brake disc's lipped

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat been fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,968 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,054 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 24,054 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet component (engine chip) (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened insufficient braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,984 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,160 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 15,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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DE59 FWL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 64,928 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 DE59 FWL, 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 17 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE59 FWL registered?

DE59 FWL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is DE59 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 FWL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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