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BF61 XEV

2011 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,186 mi
Last recorded176,186 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Bravo66,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XEV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 176,186 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator crossmember excessiveil corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 176,184 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator crossmember excessiveil corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 176,142 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 167,789 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 152,264 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,561 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 133,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,656 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Aug 2020 122,633 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,047 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 112,047 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all brake lights (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 104,676 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

advise : nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 May 2018 104,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise : nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2017 94,299 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 94,299 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,264 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,299 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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BF61 XEV is a 2011 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 66,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 XEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 XEV registered?

BF61 XEV is a 2011 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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