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WV09 ELX

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 159,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gearbox steady bar bush sheared (knock)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 147,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 139,869 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 27 Apr 2018 139,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,825 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,155 miles

front exhaust flexi damaged and back box deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,503 miles

N/S/R tyre and O/S/R tyre worn on outer edges and tread low

damage to sidewall both rear tyres not to cords

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,732 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs are lipped, recommend replacing with brake pads.

Front tyres require replacing, Pirelli P6000 205/55-R16 91H

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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WV09 ELX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV09 ELX, 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 WV09 ELX registered?

WV09 ELX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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