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YC59 VCZ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,985 mi
Last recorded74,985 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VCZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,985 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate has slight damage (0.1 (b))

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 16 Dec 2021 74,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate has slight damage (0.1 (b))

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,431 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 66,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,595 miles

Coolant leak from around thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside inner steering rack arm has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 61,595 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak from around thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside inner steering rack arm has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 56,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,328 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 39,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,098 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,607 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 VCZ 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 58.8%.

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 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

YC59 VCZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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