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AU59 VUD

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VUD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 120,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 120,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp unit has slight movement

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,552 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet lever missing bonnet can still be opened

Fail 8 Jun 2023 104,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall and tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet lever missing bonnet can still be opened

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 90,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 749,967 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 749,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 63,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 37,134 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 22,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,494 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,265 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,088 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

front brake surface slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,692 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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AU59 VUD 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 72.2%.

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 AU59 VUD, 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 AU59 VUD registered?

AU59 VUD is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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