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MJ59 VVW

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,878 mi
Last recorded42,878 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 VVW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 42,878 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 42,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box completely split open, pointless bothering to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,744 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 25,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,774 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 24,774 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,924 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,501 miles

Rear silencer outer casing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 14,525 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 10,423 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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MJ59 VVW is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ59 VVW, 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 MJ59 VVW registered?

MJ59 VVW is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ59 VVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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