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MA59 BCU

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BCU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,065 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 118,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,181 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 114,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Run off on inner edge down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 101,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,807 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,807 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,792 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,145 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,291 miles

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

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

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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MA59 BCU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA59 BCU, 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 MA59 BCU registered?

MA59 BCU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is MA59 BCU safe to buy?

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