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YC59 VBO

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,682 mi
Last recorded102,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VBO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 102,682 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,566 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted hiding fuel lines

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,135 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 85,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,667 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 71,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,545 miles

front subframe slightly rusty

Pass 20 May 2019 62,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,029 miles

OSR NSR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear back box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 50,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,146 miles

bottom engine cover fitted ltd inspection

offside front brake squeaking

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,749 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 25,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,406 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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YC59 VBO is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 YC59 VBO, 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 YC59 VBO registered?

YC59 VBO is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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