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EK59 UPV

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,075 mi
Last recorded127,075 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UPV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 127,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,448 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 124,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,219 miles

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 121,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

oil light on

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,819 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding / lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush spitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking slightly within shoulder/tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 117,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding / lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush spitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking slightly within shoulder/tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,403 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (before mid-section) has a minor leak however not affecting emissions readout (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front disc inner faces corroded and worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm and inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm and both shoulder worn (inner ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 111,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front jets (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (before mid-section) has a minor leak however not affecting emissions readout (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front disc inner faces corroded and worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OSF wiper blade catches NS wiper blade causing blade to be lifted slightly from window when operated , possibly because blade is slightly to long

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm and inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm and both shoulder worn (inner ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,209 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,779 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2013 48,092 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 48,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,321 miles

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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EK59 UPV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK59 UPV, 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 EK59 UPV registered?

EK59 UPV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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