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WV59 FVN

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 FVN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,609 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 139,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,745 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 137,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,487 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 134,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 132,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,918 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 127,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,186 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,768 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,768 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,185 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/R (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,532 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 101,529 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken O/S/F (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,251 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,268 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,268 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,360 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 FVN is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

WV59 FVN is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 FVN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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