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VU09 YRT

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YRT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin but nearside more & discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slightly damaged & letting grease out

offside rear tyre going stepped inner edge

under tray damaged and lower on nearside

Fail 10 Sep 2020 117,669 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin but nearside more & discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slightly damaged & letting grease out

offside rear tyre going stepped inner edge

under tray damaged and lower on nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,159 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,294 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,291 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,187 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,077 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,511 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is low (2.00mm)

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing bald on inner and outer treads

ofside rear tyre tread is starting to get low (3.00mm)

rear exhaust silencer support mount rubber starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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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VU09 YRT is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU09 YRT, 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 VU09 YRT registered?

VU09 YRT is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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