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WV59 EGJ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,689 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,085 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres close to limit. Heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 126,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil spring incorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,215 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,583 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note:- Child seat fitted nearside rear. Not removed.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Silencer hangars splitting and/or have loose backup straps.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note:- Child seat fitted nearside rear. Not removed.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Silencer hangars splitting and/or have loose backup straps.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,329 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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WV59 EGJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV59 EGJ, 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 WV59 EGJ registered?

WV59 EGJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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