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SL59 FVD

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 FVD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,556 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective not secured to the body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

gearbox stabiliser mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,113 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective not secured to the body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

gearbox stabiliser mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,805 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,818 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,900 miles

tyres different speed rating

Pass 6 Dec 2012 8,940 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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SL59 FVD is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL59 FVD, 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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SL59 FVD is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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