2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,198 MOT tests in 2024. 49.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time49.4%
Failed or needed repairs50.6%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
    92 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  8. Washers: not working4.3%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    71 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.4%
  2. Lights & electrics23.5%
  3. Brakes22.4%
  4. Body & chassis15.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Tyres9.6%
  8. Steering6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.9%

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: 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 2009 Fiat Bravo?

In 2024, 49.4% of 2009 Fiat Bravo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,198 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Bravo?

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

Is the 2009 Fiat Bravo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).