Fiat Bravo
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 10,067 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
10,067
Best Year
2013 (75%)
Years Covered
8
About the Fiat Bravo
The Fiat Bravo has been tested 10,067 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2007 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 233 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 67%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT BRAVOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat Bravo by Year
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