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WV59 EKL

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EKL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Underside + Suspension Corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 121,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Underside + Suspension Corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,867 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn + Cut Outer Wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Underside Age Related Corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,135 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both Rubbing Droplinks (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Edge Starting To Go Out Of Shape + Cut Outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge + Cut Outer Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sill Covers Fitted Both Sides

Underside Corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 101,135 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both Rubbing Droplinks (1.6 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Edge Starting To Go Out Of Shape + Cut Outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge + Cut Outer Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sill Covers Fitted Both Sides

Underside Corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti-roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti-roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 93,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti-roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti-roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 85,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,232 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,153 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box

Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,946 miles

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

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

Rear pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,811 miles

front brake discs are lipped

offside rack end has slight play

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 51,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,214 miles

Near side front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,237 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,497 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 EKL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WV59 EKL, 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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WV59 EKL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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