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RK59 PPF

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,782 mi
Last recorded128,782 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PPF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 128,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel in parking brake travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,480 miles

Both front headlamp beam images are slightly diffuse

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% operational imbalance across front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Visible damage to both rear quarter panels

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,167 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,167 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 78,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers hitting each other (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,935 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,673 miles

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

emissions unreadable on smoke meter as they are so low

osr tyre slight perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,029 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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RK59 PPF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK59 PPF, 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 RK59 PPF registered?

RK59 PPF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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