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RO09 WFA

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 WFA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,439 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

initerior mirror adrift

Fail 14 Jan 2026 119,438 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

initerior mirror adrift

Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,179 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 116,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting located near to the lower part inner wheel arch, where the jacking point is (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,021 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 109,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 104,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 104,238 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,305 miles

Front tyres edges wearing both

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 95,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres edges wearing both

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,637 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested child seat fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,757 miles

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

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

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,433 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Feb 2017 54,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread less than 40mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread less than 40mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,850 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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RO09 WFA 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 RO09 WFA, 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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RO09 WFA is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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