2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate and common faults

247 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 247 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.8%
  2. Lights & electrics16.6%
  3. Brakes15.4%
  4. Tyres10.9%
  5. Steering8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%

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 2012 Fiat Bravo?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2012 Fiat Bravo cars passed their MOT first time, across 247 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Fiat Bravo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Fiat Bravo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).