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ML09 TMU

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 TMU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 126,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 125,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,874 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,071 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 95,066 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 90,749 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 21 May 2018 90,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,861 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,492 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre quite badly distorted across tread. 205/55r16

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,679 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

offside front door mirror casing missing

offside rear tyre old & cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

offside front door mirror casing missing

offside rear tyre old & cracking

Pass 19 May 2014 44,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Wiper arms needs slight adjustment.

Pass 24 May 2013 36,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 36,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,144 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,144 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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ML09 TMU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ML09 TMU, 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 ML09 TMU registered?

ML09 TMU is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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