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FD09 EFP

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,907 mi
Last recorded144,907 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EFP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 144,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2024 132,506 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 130,385 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 130,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hearing pump working when fluid added leaking straight out (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,292 miles

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

Rear Slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes rubber perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 127,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes rubber perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 126,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is marked due wheel bearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is marked due wheel bearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 27 May 2020 111,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 103,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,559 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine oil light flashing RED on dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery light on dash

Engine oil light flashing RED on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,466 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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FD09 EFP is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FD09 EFP, 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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FD09 EFP is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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