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DE59 PLZ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 PLZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,815 miles

EXHAUST CAT REPAIRED WITH BANDAGE ( NOT BLOWING OR INSECURE )

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 98,642 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CAT REPAIRED WITH BANDAGE ( NOT BLOWING OR INSECURE )

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,467 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 91,457 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,622 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

water leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,056 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust section deteriorated and minor leak

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust section deteriorated(minor leak)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,639 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 39,638 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 PLZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

DE59 PLZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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