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GJ09 UPX

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,820 mi
Last recorded106,820 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 UPX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 106,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,472 miles

Antifreeze content appears weak.

Nearside Front Brake wear ind loom is the wrong side of the anti roll bar link

Nearside Rear Brake disc scored on outer face, previous pads have obviously worn to metal.

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

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

Rear Axle beam bushes perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2020 108,472 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Antifreeze content appears weak.

Nearside Front Brake wear ind loom is the wrong side of the anti roll bar link

Nearside Rear Brake disc scored on outer face, previous pads have obviously worn to metal.

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

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

Rear Axle beam bushes perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 93,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

eml on

Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

eml on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber mounts deteriorated,joining clamp loose (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,147 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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GJ09 UPX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ09 UPX, 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 GJ09 UPX registered?

GJ09 UPX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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