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YH09 ECW

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,578 mi
Last recorded185,578 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ECW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 185,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front crossmember corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 176,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 176,348 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 166,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 152,104 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 152,104 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/middle joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 123,384 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center and rear silencer of the exhaust system is corroded.

oil leak on the engine, timing belt area.

plastic trim around the handbrake is broken.

rear wiper blade is inoffective.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,382 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center and rear silencer of the exhaust system is corroded.

oil leak on the engine, timing belt area.

plastic trim around the handbrake is broken.

rear wiper blade is inoffective.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,379 miles

Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer body corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant low

Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,377 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer body corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has worn slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2015 94,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has worn slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,667 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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YH09 ECW is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YH09 ECW, 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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YH09 ECW is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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