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SM58 RCX

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,264 mi
Last recorded53,264 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 RCX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,264 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 53,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,712 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 42,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,389 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,445 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,553 miles

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

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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SM58 RCX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM58 RCX, 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 SM58 RCX registered?

SM58 RCX is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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