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FV14 VYG

2014 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat Bravo54,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 VYG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 105,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,871 miles

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

Front bumper damage taped over

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 97,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall also tyre badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper damage taped over

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of starting to crack / persidh (205/55/R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 79,800 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,726 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily deteriorated/splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play offside and nearside, steering rack, tie rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,613 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both front inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and casing perished badly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both front inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and casing perished badly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front tyre casing cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,174 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,094 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 40,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

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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FV14 VYG is a 2014 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 54,167 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 FV14 VYG, 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 12 years old, this Fiat Bravo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV14 VYG registered?

FV14 VYG is a 2014 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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