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WV59 ESU

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ESU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 80,023 miles

Front brake pads very low, discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

play in steering

Fail 3 Sep 2025 80,009 miles

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

Front brake pads very low, discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

play in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,695 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bushes o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bushes o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,386 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

underside corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 72,229 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

underside corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,697 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,201 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly effecting the projected beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer switch becoming faulty

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR ()

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,776 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR ()

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,380 miles

front tyres worn inner edge.heavy lip to front inner brake disc.rear pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,535 miles

front pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,845 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,367 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,835 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 ESU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

WV59 ESU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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