2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate and common faults

370 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: remains on when the brakes are released3.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension25.9%
  2. Brakes21.1%
  3. Lights & electrics21.1%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Body & chassis7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Steering6.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Fiat Bravo?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2011 Fiat Bravo cars passed their MOT first time, across 370 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Bravo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Fiat Bravo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).