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EF09 VVC

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 VVC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 72,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Showing signs of over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,746 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under covers

Fail 21 Aug 2020 57,746 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under covers

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,062 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 30,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,873 miles

Nearside Front deep cut on the outer sidewall of tyre.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,494 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,494 miles

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

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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EF09 VVC is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF09 VVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF09 VVC registered?

EF09 VVC is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is EF09 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 VVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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