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FY59 LCL

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LCL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 95,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 95,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,732 miles

A/C condenser deteriorated

Front exhaust damaged

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

A/C condenser deteriorated

Front exhaust damaged

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,265 miles

Front disks corroded and worn

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

Rear disks heavily corroded and worn

drivers seat bolster is insecure

exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2019 92,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front disks corroded and worn

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre heavy perished

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

Rear disks heavily corroded and worn

drivers seat bolster is insecure

exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured, possibly contaminated, brake fluid change recomended

Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured, possibly contaminated, brake fluid change recomended

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake hose ferralls slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake hose ferralls slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on the edges, tracking check/adjustment recomended

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,676 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,215 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 72,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,150 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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FY59 LCL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY59 LCL, 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 FY59 LCL registered?

FY59 LCL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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