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YD59 OVB

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,033 mi
Last recorded160,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 OVB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 160,033 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO TYRES (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST AND SUSPECT ENGINE ISSUES (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

CORROSION STARTING UNDER VEHICLE

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

RADIATOR SURPORT CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 147,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 147,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 131,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,631 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,308 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,810 miles

Front both tyres slightly run off on inner edge

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

Rear hand brake end of travel

Pass 9 May 2018 83,306 miles

exhaust corroded at rear needs tidying up

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,034 miles

n/s/f outer brake pad looks low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,188 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear inner brake pads look low

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,451 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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YD59 OVB is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD59 OVB, 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 YD59 OVB registered?

YD59 OVB is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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