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MF59 BGZ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BGZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,462 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 91,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 79,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,418 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,413 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,293 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,371 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2015 56,325 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,981 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,935 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 31,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,085 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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MF59 BGZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF59 BGZ, 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 MF59 BGZ registered?

MF59 BGZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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