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AK59 HGC

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 HGC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 123,473 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil well above maximum level (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Radiator support panel corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2022 115,399 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support panel very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 115,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support panel very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 106,128 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 101,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

lower radiator support panel corroded

rear wiper split

tyre pressure monitoring system not functioning

Fail 19 May 2020 101,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

lower radiator support panel corroded

rear wiper split

tyre pressure monitoring system not functioning

Pass 10 May 2019 94,328 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

Rear exhaust silencer has a slight exhaust blow and corroded

corrosion to lower radiator support mounting

Pass 9 May 2018 84,395 miles

Rear exhaust silencer weak and rusty

Fail 8 May 2018 84,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Rear exhaust silencer weak and rusty

oil light flashing on dash display

Pass 15 May 2017 76,055 miles

oil light flashing

rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 64,972 miles

rear exhaust weak

Fail 13 May 2016 64,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 5 May 2015 56,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,528 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 47,528 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,490 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,712 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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AK59 HGC is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AK59 HGC, 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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AK59 HGC is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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