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SM59 BXJ

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,942 mi
Last recorded82,942 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,701 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 56,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords shown inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing inner edge and lump on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no. plate broken (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,020 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,832 miles

Nearside Rear door cannot be opened from inside

Nearside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side and damage to side wall [bean running flat]

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

slight blow at rear exhaust box clamp

Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,832 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance number plate light loose (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear door cannot be opened from inside

Nearside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side and damage to side wall [bean running flat]

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

slight blow at rear exhaust box clamp

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

rear wiperblade split

Fail 9 Apr 2015 27,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

rear wiperblade split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 23,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,933 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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SM59 BXJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM59 BXJ, 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 SM59 BXJ registered?

SM59 BXJ is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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