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MK59 VAF

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,455 mi
Last recorded182,455 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VAF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 182,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 174,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 170,152 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 160,700 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 160,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 147,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks getting deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 106,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,782 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front discs getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

some play steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,782 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front discs getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

some play steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,209 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar mounting bushes getting perished

front discs getting corroded and worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar mounting bushes getting perished

front discs getting corroded and worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,409 miles

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

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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MK59 VAF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK59 VAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK59 VAF registered?

MK59 VAF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MK59 VAF safe to buy?

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