MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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)
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
n/s/r brake binding slightly
slight exhaust leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
slight exhaust leak
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM09 LXH safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM09 LXH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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