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YK59 HPV

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 HPV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 157,223 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 157,222 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 244,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 244,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 235,240 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 12 Oct 2023 235,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,121 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 132,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper shock mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Upper shock mounting has slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2020 127,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper shock mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Upper shock mounting has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2019 113,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,290 miles

Nearside Rear psring mount area,center rubber bit off set

Pass 18 May 2017 89,428 miles

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)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 May 2017 89,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure at centre support (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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)

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 76,853 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 76,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,892 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,481 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,494 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YK59 HPV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YK59 HPV, 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 YK59 HPV registered?

YK59 HPV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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