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SL09 HVE

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,520 mi
Last recorded60,520 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 60,520 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

undersealed

Fail 14 May 2025 60,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

undersealed

Pass 7 May 2024 57,640 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 57,639 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split and holed needs replaced (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,508 miles

Rear Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 May 2023 56,508 miles

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

Rear Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 May 2022 55,840 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 55,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 55,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,451 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber split

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber split

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,542 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre heavily cracking

rear silencer cvasing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,891 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 28,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,564 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 HVE is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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