2009 Fiat Bravo 1.4L Petrol · WV59 FZM

The 2009 Fiat Bravo presents a generally stable roadworthiness picture at its most recent MOT on 13 December 2025, when it passed at 75,712 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly improving. A recurring fault concerning the headlamp cleaning device for the LED or HID headlamp was first flagged as a failure on 4 December 2024 at 74,067 miles. The same advisory reappeared in the December 2025 test, yet the vehicle still achieved a pass, suggesting the tester deemed the unit secure despite the inoperative cleaning system. This indicates a minor, persistent electrical or washer system fault that has not worsened to a point of failure but remains unresolved. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Between 16 December 2023 at 72,069 miles and 4 December 2024 at 74,067 miles, the car covered just 1,998 miles over nearly a full year. The subsequent climb to 75,712 miles by 13 December 2025 adds only 1,645 miles in the following twelve-month period. This equates to roughly 4,454 miles per annum across the vehicle's life, well below the UK average. Such low usage raises the possibility of prolonged periods standing still, which can lead to deteriorated rubber bushes, dried-out seals, and flat-spotted tyres, even if the odometer suggests light wear. Buyers should pay close attention to the headlamp assembly and its associated cleaning mechanism. The repeated advisory on the inoperative headlamp cleaning device points to a possible blocked washer jet, a seized pump, or a wiring fault specific to the HID or LED circuit. A physical inspection of the nearside headlamp bracket is also warranted, as the December 2025 tester noted it was broken yet the unit remained secure. Examine the lens for water ingress and check beam aim on a headlamp alignment rig. Beyond the lighting circuit, the low annual mileage warrants a thorough underside inspection. Look for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframe rails, and brake pipe unions, as short-trip use accelerates moisture-related rust. Check the condition of all four tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, and assess the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or corrosion from standing idle.