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SW09 EFG

2009 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,344 mi
Last recorded50,344 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 EFG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,069 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 47,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 41,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,595 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 39,595 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,414 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2022 38,414 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,112 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2021 37,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.10mm & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,308 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,754 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,682 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 32,682 miles

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

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak slight at gearbox

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,975 miles

Advise rear exhaust condition

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise rear exhaust condition

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,467 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust parts corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 19,467 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SW09 EFG is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW09 EFG, 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 SW09 EFG registered?

SW09 EFG is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SW09 EFG safe to buy?

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