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MT58 DFU

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 DFU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 142,742 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,212 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 140,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 137,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,350 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 130,342 miles

Emissions not tested TO HIGH (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,716 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 121,716 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,481 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 110,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 89,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 75,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 64,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,121 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,866 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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MT58 DFU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT58 DFU, 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 MT58 DFU registered?

MT58 DFU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is MT58 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT58 DFU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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