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WV59 ELO

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ELO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,781 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 82,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from N/S driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Heatshield around fuel tank insecure & rattling

Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,941 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF tyre bald on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from N/S driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre on 2mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Heatshield around fuel tank insecure & rattling

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 67,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,716 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 61,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,981 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 52,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,128 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 37,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,171 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,436 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 ELO is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV59 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

WV59 ELO is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is WV59 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 ELO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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