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SD59 SOC

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 SOC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,228 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,954 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 79,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,924 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 68,865 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,659 miles

Backbox exhaust deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Backbox exhaust deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,662 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,292 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,616 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front/rear brake pads worn

Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front/rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,047 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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SD59 SOC is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD59 SOC, 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 SD59 SOC registered?

SD59 SOC is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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