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MK59 VAH

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,294 mi
Last recorded125,294 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VAH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion including all suspension parts surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2023 120,718 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,994 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 113,935 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,274 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,677 miles

Both front suspension top mountings noisey when turned

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front suspension top mountings noisey when turned

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,844 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front suspension top mountings noisey

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,844 miles

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

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Suspension top mounting noisey

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,844 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension top mounting noisey

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,250 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,905 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,969 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak ?

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,167 miles

nsr tyre cracking.

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,034 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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MK59 VAH is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK59 VAH, 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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MK59 VAH is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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