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VK09 OZV

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,281 mi
Last recorded156,281 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OZV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 132,039 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 132,039 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At inlet monifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,263 miles

front brake discs are pitted on inside face

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 110,263 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

front brake discs are pitted on inside face

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,621 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges & close to legal limit

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2020 102,621 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges & close to legal limit

Exhaust flexi section damaged but not blowing

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf / nsr / osr ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,563 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf / nsr / osr ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped on edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,436 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped on edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2017 69,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s rear seats fitted with child seats cannot inspect adult belts properly

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,280 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,664 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 39,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 32,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,866 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,747 miles

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

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

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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VK09 OZV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK09 OZV, 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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VK09 OZV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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