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VO59 BXU

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 BXU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 146,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 139,742 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

undertray loose

Fail 18 Sep 2020 139,646 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

undertray loose

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated/ perished

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 130,331 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated/ perished

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,228 miles

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 24 Sep 2017 102,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres near limit and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,733 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,732 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size 225/45R17 94w

Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r seats fitted with child seats can not inspect adult belt fully

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,415 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r seats fitted with child seats can not inspect adult belt fully

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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VO59 BXU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VO59 BXU, 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 VO59 BXU registered?

VO59 BXU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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