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PY61 BWZ

2011 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Bravo66,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BWZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,650 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 121,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 105,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 105,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,632 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,632 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,598 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,454 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,078 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 72,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,707 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,707 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,739 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,782 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 27,299 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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PY61 BWZ is a 2011 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY61 BWZ, 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 PY61 BWZ registered?

PY61 BWZ is a 2011 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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