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SW09 LGF

2009 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Bravo64,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LGF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 121,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hunger split - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak - radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective both mounts - bottom mounts ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

body,axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

engine rattle - running rough

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Apr 2019 121,771 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear hunger split - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak - radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective both mounts - bottom mounts ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

body,axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

engine rattle - running rough

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,415 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 87,094 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,193 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,193 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 51,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 44,943 miles

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

rear exhaust backbox bracket broken but still secure

Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust backbox bracket broken but still secure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,857 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 25,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 18,709 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 LGF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

SW09 LGF is a 2009 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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