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SW09 GDO

2009 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,461 mi
Last recorded153,461 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GDO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 153,461 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 153,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 145,804 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 194,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,499 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,198 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,189 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,144 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard cat (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,179 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitterd

Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,613 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box poor

sill covers fitterd

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,076 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 15,944 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 GDO is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 SW09 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

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

Is SW09 GDO safe to buy?

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