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SM59 BXR

2009 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,248 mi
Last recorded94,248 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 BXR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,248 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 94,247 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 91,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,326 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,576 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,152 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,511 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,854 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,854 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at join after flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,016 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,642 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windsceen scratched

Fail 6 Nov 2014 48,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windsceen scratched

Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wiper split but not affecting view

rear box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f wiper split but not affecting view

rear box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,380 miles

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)

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 BXR is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

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

Is SM59 BXR safe to buy?

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