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SV59 XJO

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XJO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,866 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 88,709 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,589 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,527 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 55,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,642 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering / suspension geometry incorrect

Fail 30 Jul 2015 27,642 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering / suspension geometry incorrect

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,434 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 XJO is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

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

Is SV59 XJO safe to buy?

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