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BB59 BJB

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,866 mi
Last recorded50,866 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB59 BJB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 50,866 miles

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads and on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

note washer switch semi-faulty , but works when pulling the wiper arm towards you firmly

Fail 30 Aug 2024 48,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 46,947 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen washer not working both washers not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.0mm in centre very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 44,890 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 41,062 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,665 miles

N/side front tyre surface cracking in treads

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,663 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,171 miles

Front Brake discs corroded around inner face

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 31,171 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroded around inner face

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,943 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs wear lipped around edges

Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,040 miles

rear exhaust box deterioated

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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BB59 BJB is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BB59 BJB, 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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BB59 BJB is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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