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SD59 SWZ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,539 mi
Last recorded124,539 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 SWZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 124,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 124,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre NAIL ON TREAD ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

REAR WIPER ARM BROKEN

Pass 17 May 2024 122,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 116,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,490 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 90,432 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 61,963 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT FLEX AND REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,004 miles

exhaust flexy section starting to leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust flexy section starting to leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn

Offside Rear tyre tread worn

slight blow on exhaust flexy section

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,758 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside front tyre tread worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,072 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 SWZ 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

SD59 SWZ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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