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SD59 TLF

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 TLF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,319 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sxle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 94,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sxle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 89,550 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,136 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot, still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 85,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms, inner rear bushes badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot, still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,945 miles

Air filter assy loose

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 122,123 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 122,123 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 71,978 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,227 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,227 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,225 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,307 miles

oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Apr 2019 58,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,297 miles

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

gear oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,942 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 43,942 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,061 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,061 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,073 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s number plate bulb illuminated when tapped

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Mar 2014 18,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s number plate bulb illuminated when tapped

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,011 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 TLF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TLF, 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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SD59 TLF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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