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HY09 GVK

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

128,239 mi
Last recorded128,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 GVK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 128,211 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust hanger rubbers worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,003 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 120,602 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,600 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 116,600 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,731 miles

centre stop lamp has one led not working.

engine oil level was low.

nearside front wheel bearing has moderate play.

rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,731 miles

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

centre stop lamp has one led not working.

engine oil level was low.

nearside front wheel bearing has moderate play.

rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorated.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil level very low.

nearside front tyre has worn to 3mm and bald on inside edge.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,957 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil level very low.

nearside front tyre has worn to 3mm and bald on inside edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2016 89,271 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,774 miles

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

Rear exhaust & centre mounting deteriorating.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust & centre mounting deteriorating.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,860 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,856 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2013 49,058 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,007 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,007 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear sensor on

oil level low

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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HY09 GVK is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HY09 GVK, 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 HY09 GVK registered?

HY09 GVK is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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