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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Bravo. Check any Bravo by registration number below.

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75.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.7%

vs Fiat Avg

22

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Fiat Bravo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Bravo has an average MOT pass rate of 75.3%, which is 9.7 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Bravo on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Bravo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Bravo is around 147,360 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Bravo, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Fiat Bravo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Bravo performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 124 vehicles

62.1%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

14.5%

Retest Rate

30.4%

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2013

Based on 324 vehicles

67.9%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

27.3%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2012

Based on 623 vehicles

62.1%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

34.7%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2011

Based on 1,005 vehicles

57.6%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

11.1%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2010

Based on 1,550 vehicles

60.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

34.7%

2009

Based on 3,271 vehicles

56.6%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.6%

Retest Rate

37.1%

2008

Based on 3,972 vehicles

55.7%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

35.2%

2007

Based on 2,917 vehicles

57.4%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

34.1%

2006

Based on 198 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 3yr

137k mi

Mileage at 5yr

147k mi

Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

2005

Based on 194 vehicles

79.9%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

160k mi

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2004

Based on 148 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2003

Based on 193 vehicles

79.3%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

146k mi

Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2002

Based on 462 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2001

Based on 1,428 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

2000

Based on 2,693 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

1999

Based on 3,687 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

1998

Based on 4,200 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

1997

Based on 5,389 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1996

Based on 3,608 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1995

Based on 794 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1994

Based on 98 vehicles

82.7%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

0

Based on 8,931 vehicles

68.0%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Bravo

The most common reasons a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

26.3%
2

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.1%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.0%
4

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

3.0%
5

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

6.5%

Rear Offside

5.6%

Front Nearside

5.6%

Typical Mileage — Fiat Bravo

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2006 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Bravo.

At 3 Years

137,342

miles

At 5 Years

147,360

miles

At 10 Years

184,165

miles

Fiat Bravo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Bravo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Bravo?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Bravo is 75.3% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Bravo?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Bravo are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (26.3%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.1%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Bravo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.3%, the Fiat Bravo is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Bravo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Bravo?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Bravo: 123,202 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Bravo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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