Fiat Bravo
From 9,525 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Bravos fare better: 2013 models pass at 70% vs 63% for 2007.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 782 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 782 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 494 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 379 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 359 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 317 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 290 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 278 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 266 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 260 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 240 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 31.9% of Bravo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £151.
Fiat Bravo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,226 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 1,225. At this rate, roughly 4.1 years until none remain. Now at 12.5% of its peak (39,569 in 2002 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,344 | 1,616 | +0 | -235 | -235 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,564 | 1,631 | +0 | -318 | -318 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,873 | 1,640 | +1 | -323 | -322 |
| 2024 Q4 | 4,185 | 1,650 | +0 | -350 | -350 |
| 2024 Q3 | 4,519 | 1,666 | +0 | -304 | -304 |
| 2024 Q2 | 4,815 | 1,674 | +0 | -294 | -294 |
| 2024 Q1 | 5,121 | 1,662 | +0 | -382 | -382 |
| 2023 Q4 | 5,529 | 1,636 | +0 | -345 | -345 |
17 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Dynamic 90 | Gas | 428 | 15% |
| Bravo Active 90 | Petrol | 410 | 14% |
| Bravo Sport Tjet 150 | Petrol | 243 | 8% |
| Bravo Dynamic Eco M-Jet | Diesel | 228 | 8% |
| Bravo Dynamic | Petrol | 177 | 6% |
| Bravo Active Tjet 150 | Petrol | 170 | 6% |
| Bravo Active 120 T-Jet | Petrol | 161 | 6% |
| Bravo Dynamic Eco Multijet | Diesel | 150 | 5% |
| Bravo Dynamic Tjet 150 | Petrol | 125 | 4% |
| Bravo Sport Multijet 165 | Diesel | 125 | 4% |
| Bravo Dynamic 120 T-Jet | Petrol | 124 | 4% |
| Bravo Easy Multijet | Diesel | 116 | 4% |
| Bravo Active M-Jet 120 | Diesel | 106 | 4% |
| Bravo Active | Petrol | 102 | 4% |
| Bravo Mylife Multijet | Diesel | 83 | 3% |
| Bravo Dynamic M-Jet 120 | Diesel | 78 | 3% |
| Bravo Sport M-Jet 150 | Diesel | 66 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 70% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 65.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2011 | 65.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2010 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
3 earlier years
| 2009 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2008 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bravos tested had between 83,782 and 118,278 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,710 median miles, the Bravo has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Bravo has a 63.7% MOT pass rate based on 9,525 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Bravo?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Bravo is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 782 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Fiat Bravos are on UK roads?
There are 3,344 Fiat Bravos currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,616 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Bravo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Bravo is 100,710 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 83,782 and 118,278 miles.
Buying a used Bravo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 63.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £151 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 31.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.