2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate and common faults

140 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.6%
  2. Lights & electrics15.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.1%
  4. Brakes10.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Steering4.3%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Body & chassis3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%

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 2013 Fiat Bravo?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2013 Fiat Bravo cars passed their MOT first time, across 140 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Bravo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 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).