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SL09 DXG

2009 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 DXG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 87,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil pressure light on dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe and back box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure tail light (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,892 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 82,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.049 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.42 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,192 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,124 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2019 68,124 miles

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front subframe corroded

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

vehicle overheating temperature gauge in red

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,973 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable broken at brake caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven o/s/r brake slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front subframe corroded

hard to inspect front & rear brake pads

vehicle overheating temperature gauge in red

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,903 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp in poor condition and front hanger (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,271 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,695 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 32,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,586 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,586 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL09 DXG is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL09 DXG, 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 SL09 DXG registered?

SL09 DXG is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is SL09 DXG safe to buy?

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