Fiat Brava Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Brava reliable? We analysed 402,321 real MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Brava is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Brava.
Fiat Brava Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Brava. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Brava MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Brava to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Brava Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Brava fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Brava Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Brava owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Brava MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Brava year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 96 | 70.8% | 43,744 | 63,682 | 109,520 |
| 2008 | 276 | 68.8% | 46,626 | 70,691 | 101,510 |
| 2007 | 243 | 71.6% | 46,786 | 71,532 | 101,656 |
| 2003 | 73 | 68.5% | 32,198 | 50,995 | 67,673 |
| 2002 | 1,860 | 64.6% | 41,790 | 58,275 | 77,903 |
| 2001 | 121,224 | 64.9% | 47,624 | 63,317 | 81,043 |
| 2000 | 90,979 | 63.6% | 52,249 | 67,168 | 84,083 |
| 1999 | 59,516 | 63.7% | 54,145 | 68,731 | 85,081 |
| 1998 | 48,707 | 64.0% | 57,316 | 72,272 | 88,800 |
| 1997 | 42,079 | 63.2% | 61,742 | 76,771 | 93,576 |
| 1996 | 36,470 | 62.4% | 65,154 | 79,910 | 96,029 |
| 1995 | 762 | 61.4% | 65,144 | 79,573 | 94,710 |
How Long Does a Fiat Brava Last?
Based on 58,126 Fiat Brava vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Brava Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Brava MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Brava
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.6% MOT pass rate from 243 tests
61.4% MOT pass rate from 762 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Brava is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.6% across 243 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Brava Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Brava THIS CAR | 63.9% | 402,321 | 69,183 mi | 30 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Vauxhall Cavalier | 63% | 791,158 | 114,131 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Brava trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Brava has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.9% across 402,321 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Fiat Brava are brake pipe excessively corroded (57,026 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (33,561), and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (22,464). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Brava owner drives around 5,649 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Brava models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.