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Fiat Bravo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 10,067 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

10,067

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (75%)

Years Covered

8

About the Fiat Bravo

The Fiat Bravo was MOT tested 10,067 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2007 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 233 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 67%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Fiat Bravo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 101,945 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 75,805 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Bravo is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)
£1,219
Road Tax
£170
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£1,944
Per month£162/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2014 details

How reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)
vs Fiat brand average-14% (83% avg)
Best to worst year spread8 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Fiat Bravo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201473%9075,805 mi
201375%23385,081 mi
201269%48190,713 mi
201169%77395,811 mi
201067%1,14198,329 mi
200967%2,45597,468 mi
200867%2,856101,897 mi
200767%2,038101,945 mi

Questions about the Fiat Bravo

Is the Fiat Bravo reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2007 to 2014), the Fiat Bravo averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 10,067 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.

Which year Fiat Bravo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Fiat Bravo has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 67%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer Fiat Bravos more reliable?

The Fiat Bravo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

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