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MK09 LRE

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,210 mi
Last recorded119,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 LRE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 119,210 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,302 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and centre section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door mirror repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and centre section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door mirror repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,704 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 71,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line fail- inner pads may be even lower but difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,302 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line fail- inner pads may be even lower but difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,488 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,229 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,229 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bush perished

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,639 miles

rear tyres perished

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

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

rear exhaust bush starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 27,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,098 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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MK09 LRE is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK09 LRE, 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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MK09 LRE is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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