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SV09 VFL

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,114 mi
Last recorded86,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 VFL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,114 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OFFSIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 86,114 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OFFSIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 78,417 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low Effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 38% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 74,601 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested no reading on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working motor not working? (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,888 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 70,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,959 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 66,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer treads 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,002 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,720 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015
Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,338 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,196 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,765 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SV09 VFL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SV09 VFL, 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 SV09 VFL registered?

SV09 VFL is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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