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SE09 NLJ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,010 mi
Last recorded111,010 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 NLJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 106,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,367 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/ flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/ flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,378 miles

rear exhaust mount splitting

Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint to cat section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front, centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,331 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front, centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SE09 NLJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SE09 NLJ, 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 SE09 NLJ registered?

SE09 NLJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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