Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto reliable? We analysed 713 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto.
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 300 | 68.7% | 45,049 | 54,086 | 70,868 |
| 1999 | 409 | 67.2% | 49,612 | 60,715 | 71,146 |
How Long Does a Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto Last?
Based on 158 Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto 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 100 SX Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.7% MOT pass rate from 300 tests
67.2% MOT pass rate from 409 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.7% across 300 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.2% — 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 100 SX Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto THIS CAR | 67.9% | 713 | 59,606 mi | 27 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 |
| Renault Trafic SL27 Business DCI | 82.2% | 889 | 87,578 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.9% across 713 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (68 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (50), and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (39). 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 100 SX Auto owner drives around 6,077 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 100 SX Auto models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.