Fiat Brava 80 SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Brava 80 SX reliable? We analysed 7,650 real MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Brava 80 SX 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 80 SX.
Fiat Brava 80 SX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Brava 80 SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Brava 80 SX MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Brava 80 SX to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Brava 80 SX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Brava 80 SX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Brava 80 SX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Brava 80 SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Brava 80 SX MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Brava 80 SX year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,702 | 66.2% | 45,986 | 59,255 | 73,546 |
| 2000 | 2,925 | 62.2% | 52,919 | 65,815 | 79,122 |
| 1999 | 3,019 | 62.0% | 56,310 | 69,072 | 83,061 |
How Long Does a Fiat Brava 80 SX Last?
Based on 1,534 Fiat Brava 80 SX vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Brava 80 SX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Brava 80 SX 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 80 SX
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
66.2% MOT pass rate from 1,702 tests
62.0% MOT pass rate from 3,019 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Brava 80 SX is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.2% across 1,702 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.0% — 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 80 SX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Brava 80 SX THIS CAR | 63.0% | 7,650 | 65,486 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 |
| Suzuki SX4 Glx | 77.3% | 3,949 | 87,272 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Brava 80 SX trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat Brava 80 SXShould you buy a used Fiat Brava 80 SX?
The Fiat Brava 80 SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.0% across 7,650 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Fiat Brava 80 SX are brake pipe excessively corroded (1,357 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (837), and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (538). 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 80 SX owner drives around 7,658 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 80 SX 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.