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SW09 GXS

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,460 mi
Last recorded52,460 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GXS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2025 52,455 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,647 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 41,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 34,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,402 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,597 miles

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2021 27,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 24,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder to sidewall large screw sticking out also cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 24,094 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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 21,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 21,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bracket detached from rear axle that holds brake pipe, handbrake cable. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak at gear box area ()

exhaust outer skin corroded rear box

Fail 10 Jul 2017 16,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak at gear box area ()

exhaust outer skin corroded rear box

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,801 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,278 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,587 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 11,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 9,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 9,585 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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SW09 GXS is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black 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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

SW09 GXS is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SW09 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 GXS shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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