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SC09 VXS

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 VXS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,377 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 120,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,001 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 103,257 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,040 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Front slight misting of fluid from shock absorber

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

Offside Rear Inner small raised area tyre sidewall, advise replacement 205 55 16

gear oil/engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2018 99,040 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area, further investigation required (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Front slight misting of fluid from shock absorber

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

Offside Rear Inner small raised area tyre sidewall, advise replacement 205 55 16

gear oil/engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,240 miles

Offside Front door fouling wing when opening/closing

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside headlamp mounting arms snapped but unit secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 95,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front door fouling wing when opening/closing

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside headlamp mounting arms snapped but unit secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,919 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 56,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,585 miles

Rear 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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SC09 VXS is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SC09 VXS, 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 SC09 VXS registered?

SC09 VXS is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SC09 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 VXS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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