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YC59 VBX

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 139,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 139,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,079 miles

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

Front Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,011 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

back box pealing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 63,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

back box pealing

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust section clamp missing and bax box exterior skin deteriorated.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise - centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise - centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake component has slight restricted free movement

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,966 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 VBX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC59 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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