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SD59 YCY

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YCY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,021 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both unions as part of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan and both chassis members have advanced corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 118,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both unions as part of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan and both chassis members have advanced corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,588 miles

Central Front Park brake reserve low.

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

Nearside Rear Plastic trim panel loose.

Rear Body corroded throughout.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,112 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated/worn

Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated/worn

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 85,675 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inne sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,656 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,563 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable fouling tyre inner edge (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire tank shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,239 miles

Rear discs inner edge corroded

slight blow front front pipe repair

Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,235 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear discs inner edge corroded

slight blow front front pipe repair

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,792 miles

exhaust backbox

Fail 23 Aug 2012 27,792 miles

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

exhaust backbox

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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SD59 YCY is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SD59 YCY, 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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SD59 YCY is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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