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DF12 HNJ

2012 Fiat Bravo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

277,284 mi
Last recorded277,284 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Fiat Bravo64,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 277,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 277,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,600 miles

back box casing badly corroded

bad engine oil leak

center heatshield loose and wrapped around exhaust pipe

front pipe flexi corroded

nsf tyre badly worn on edges

oil level low

Fail 27 Sep 2019 161,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

back box casing badly corroded

bad engine oil leak

center heatshield loose and wrapped around exhaust pipe

front pipe flexi corroded

nsf tyre badly worn on edges

oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 144,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Grease on CV Gaiter (no visible leak)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2018 144,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s cv boot damp rear box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have cracks in tread

front pads 70% worn

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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DF12 HNJ is a 2012 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 64,242 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 DF12 HNJ, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Bravo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF12 HNJ registered?

DF12 HNJ is a 2012 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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