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SV59 XJA

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,440 mi
Last recorded92,440 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XJA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 92,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 90,082 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 90,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,115 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 88,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 86,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 84,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,253 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 60,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces badly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has some wear/scrubbed

Offside Front wiper torn

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,883 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces badly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has some wear/scrubbed

Offside Front wiper torn

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,490 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 35,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,532 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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SV59 XJA is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver 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 SV59 XJA, 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 SV59 XJA registered?

SV59 XJA is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SV59 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 XJA 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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