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VN61 MHE

2011 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,974 mi
Last recorded170,974 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Bravo66,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 MHE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 170,974 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 162,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 162,608 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 136,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 136,400 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,325 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,397 miles

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure next to Fuel tank.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 85,975 miles

Rear discs worn

Rear pads worn

Fail 19 Oct 2018 85,975 miles

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

Rear discs worn

Rear pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,177 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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VN61 MHE is a 2011 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 MHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 MHE registered?

VN61 MHE is a 2011 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VN61 MHE safe to buy?

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