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DN09 VFL

2009 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,186 mi
Last recorded123,186 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Brava63,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VFL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 114,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 114,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Both (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,805 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,802 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight cracks in osr tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 64,864 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding but not leaking.

Some tread cracking on offside rear tyre.

Pass 4 May 2012 58,090 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracked

Fail 4 May 2012 58,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracked

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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DN09 VFL is a 2009 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,682 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN09 VFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN09 VFL registered?

DN09 VFL is a 2009 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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