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MJ09 MSU

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,877 mi
Last recorded85,877 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 MSU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 85,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,975 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 76,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,621 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox mount has excessive movement ()

Offside Front o/s front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats unable to test child seats fitted ()

Rear rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 71,621 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs scored/pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs scored/pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox mount has excessive movement ()

Nearside Rear n/s rear brake binding

Offside Front o/s front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats unable to test child seats fitted ()

Rear rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,918 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,126 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 50,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,658 miles

rear pads low

Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,338 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 22,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,877 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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MJ09 MSU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MJ09 MSU, 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 MJ09 MSU registered?

MJ09 MSU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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