2009 Fiat Bravo 1.6L Diesel · WV59 FZK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding mechanical components. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 60,259 miles, this followed a significant failure involving a long list of defects. The recurring nature of steering rack inner joint play and suspension wishbone bush wear across 2025 and 2026 suggests a pattern of only addressing faults when they become necessary to pass the annual test, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 60,259 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,545 miles per year. This low usage explains the presence of perished rubber components, such as the split exhaust mountings and cracking tyres noted in early 2026. However, the gap between January 2025 and February 2026 shows the car covered only 5,371 miles, indicating that the mechanical wear on the steering and suspension is due to age-related degradation rather than high-mile stress. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering system, as the inner rack joints and wishbone bushes have been flagged in three consecutive years. The persistent engine oil leak noted between 2024 and 2026 requires close monitoring to ensure it is not indicative of a major seal failure. Additionally, the corrosion on the rear exhaust box mentioned in 2024 and 2026 indicates that the underbody is susceptible to rust, which warrants a physical check to ensure the structural integrity of the exhaust system is not reaching a point of terminal failure.