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SM09 LXH

2009 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LXH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,947 miles

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

Front bonnet hinges stiff

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear rear seat belts not tested due to golf bag and buggy on rear seat

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever sized on caliper(on the on position) (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Front bonnet hinges stiff

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed flexie rubbing suspension (not locked in to bracket) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear rear seat belts not tested due to golf bag and buggy on rear seat

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2017 75,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak heavily corroded (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged by excessive heat (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged by excessive heat (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

added 2 litres of oil before test

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,858 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight exhaust leak

Fail 27 May 2015 45,858 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight exhaust leak

Pass 28 May 2014 41,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,615 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 38,615 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs have heat damage

Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs have heat damage

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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SM09 LXH is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM09 LXH, 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 SM09 LXH registered?

SM09 LXH is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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