2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate and common faults

981 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 981 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    61 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    63 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    58 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.7%
  2. Lights & electrics26.1%
  3. Brakes21.0%
  4. Body & chassis19.2%
  5. Tyres12.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  7. Steering6.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Fiat Bravo?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2007 Fiat Bravo cars passed their MOT first time, across 981 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Bravo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 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).