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SD59 YCZ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

91,621 mi
Last recorded91,621 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YCZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,621 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 91,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,621 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,614 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount showing deterioration

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,253 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,252 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 77,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 70,674 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 70,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,065 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,050 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,464 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,063 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,988 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,035 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,035 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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SD59 YCZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SD59 YCZ, 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 SD59 YCZ registered?

SD59 YCZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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