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SL09 HGM

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,884 mi
Last recorded125,884 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HGM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,483 miles

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

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 117,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2019 111,792 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fromm flexi to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Registration plate light dim

Unable to open rear doors from inside

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 16 May 2019 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Engine cover fitted covering items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fromm flexi to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Registration plate light dim

Unable to open rear doors from inside

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,672 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,672 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,524 miles

Central Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 92,107 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 75,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 57,344 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 52,540 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 47,158 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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SL09 HGM is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL09 HGM, 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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SL09 HGM is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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