2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Fiat Bravo MOT pass rate and common faults

576 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.0%
    39 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    28 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.5%
  2. Lights & electrics21.5%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Body & chassis18.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks15.5%
  6. Tyres12.7%
  7. Steering6.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%

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 2010 Fiat Bravo?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2010 Fiat Bravo cars passed their MOT first time, across 576 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Fiat Bravo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).