2009 Fiat Bravo · 5,023 MOT tests
2009 Fiat Bravo reliability
2009 Fiat Bravos fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Bravo years (5,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Bravos: 48.7%)
- 49.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Bravos: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 92,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,023
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.6% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Fiat Bravo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.9%
- Lights and electrics16.1%
- Brakes14%
- Body, chassis and structure12.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.7%
- Tyres9.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 4.4%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Stop lamp not working 4.04%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.88%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.74%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.51%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.64%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.66%)
Is a 2009 Fiat Bravo reliable?
2009 Fiat Bravos fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Bravo years (5,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Fiat Bravo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.9% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.46% of tests), windscreen washers not working (4.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Fiat Bravo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Fiat Bravo shows 92,521 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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