Fiat Brava MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Brava. Check any Brava by registration number below.

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85.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.1%

vs Fiat Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Brava — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Brava has an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, which is 0.1 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Brava is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Brava is around 182,584 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Brava, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Fiat Brava, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Brava performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 72 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

2008

Based on 324 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2007

Based on 280 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 3yr

193k mi

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2006

Based on 230 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 3yr

140k mi

Mileage at 5yr

183k mi

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2005

Based on 346 vehicles

82.1%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2004

Based on 327 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 5yr

163k mi

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2003

Based on 456 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2002

Based on 1,419 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2001

Based on 4,497 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

30.8%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2000

Based on 7,788 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Retest Rate

35.7%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

1999

Based on 10,006 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

1998

Based on 9,268 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

1997

Based on 12,652 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

1996

Based on 9,860 vehicles

85.1%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

1995

Based on 2,015 vehicles

83.0%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

1994

Based on 248 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

0

Based on 108 vehicles

74.1%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

Typical Mileage — Fiat Brava

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2006 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Brava.

At 3 Years

139,640

miles

At 5 Years

182,584

miles

At 10 Years

174,838

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Fiat Brava

Fiat Brava — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Brava MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Brava?

The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Brava is 85.1% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Brava?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Fiat Brava reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, the Fiat Brava is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Brava?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Brava?

Typical mileage for the Fiat Brava: 133,849 miles at 5 years, 123,201 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Brava to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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