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SM59 DZS

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,727 mi
Last recorded131,727 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DZS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 131,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box ,engine and oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,550 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 100,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,581 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,079 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,659 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

slight play offside steering tie rod end

Fail 30 Jan 2017 68,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

slight play offside steering tie rod end

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,136 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

childseat fitted to rear

Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,136 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

childseat fitted to rear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,602 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 54,602 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,641 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 40,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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 DZS is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM59 DZS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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