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HG09 OFJ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,322 mi
Last recorded148,322 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 OFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 148,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,761 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 84,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,138 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,307 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,281 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 61,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside front wiper blade smearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 May 2015 61,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside front wiper blade smearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 May 2014 56,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 56,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 51,410 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,636 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 45,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY WORN/LIP ON DISCS

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

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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HG09 OFJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG09 OFJ, 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 HG09 OFJ registered?

HG09 OFJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is HG09 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 OFJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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