2009 Fiat Bravo 1.4L Petrol · BF09 XGP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test in September 2024 at 106,472 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two miles prior. This outlier failure suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial sensor issue that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The car has maintained a clean record without advisories since at least 2021. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate usage profile, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. Between September 2021 and September 2022, the car covered 5,757 miles, indicating a period of relatively light use. The usage increased slightly between 2022 and 2024, where the vehicle clocked 20,488 miles over twenty-four months. This steady, moderate accumulation reduces the likelihood of excessive internal wear on drivetrain components or engine-related de-gradation compared to high-mileage city vehicles. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the digital history, a physical inspection must focus on common structural vulnerabilities for the Fiat Bravo of this era. The buyer should scrutinise the underside for corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear suspension arches, where rust often develops before it triggers an MOT failure. Given the age of the vehicle, the rubber components in the suspension bushings should be checked for cracking or tearing, as the MOT test does not always capture early-stage perish. Checking for brake caliper play and the condition of the brake discs remains necessary to ensure the clean record reflects the current mechanical state of the braking system.