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ST59 AVE

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 AVE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 86,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 137,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 130,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 55,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

bonnet hinges and gear change tight action.

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded.

sat nav holder on windscreen but not considered a serious risk to drivers view.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,240 miles

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

slight brake noise/squeal

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,408 miles

nearside front tyre wear at 1.6mm limit

nearside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front tyre wear at 1.6mm limit and outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

wheel trims, sill and part underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre wear at 1.6mm limit

nearside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front tyre wear at 1.6mm limit and outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

wheel trims, sill and part underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,915 miles

engine management light illuminated. [codes cleared and diagnostics re-set].

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

offside front tyre wall has collision damage.

rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,460 miles

engine management light illuminated.

extensive plastic covers fitted st engine, underbody and sills. wheel bolt covers fitted.

rear exhust box outer casing corroding.

wipers in very poor condition.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,452 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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ST59 AVE is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST59 AVE, 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 ST59 AVE registered?

ST59 AVE is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is ST59 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 AVE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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