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SG59 FDV

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,069 mi
Last recorded68,069 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 FDV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,069 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

vehicle structure slightly corroded / undersealed and now flakey

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,599 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,598 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 56,549 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure aluminium bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected has restricted free movement; possible caliper/cable (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,391 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus tracking (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,193 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure x2 (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement possible caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,105 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 51,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket blown (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,598 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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SG59 FDV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 SG59 FDV, 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 SG59 FDV registered?

SG59 FDV is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SG59 FDV safe to buy?

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