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MK12 DHU

2012 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,089 mi
Last recorded166,089 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Bravo64,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,089 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 165,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,535 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 156,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 156,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has plys exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heatsheild insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 147,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 113,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,300 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front brake discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,099 miles

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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MK12 DHU is a 2012 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK12 DHU, 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 MK12 DHU registered?

MK12 DHU is a 2012 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is MK12 DHU safe to buy?

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