FIAT Bravo MOT Results

Registered in 2009
52.6% pass rate
from 2,089 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Bravo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.96% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Axle
    • 0.096% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.62% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Joints (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Tank
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.096% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.048% fail on Chassis
      • 0.048% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.048% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 11% fail on Visibility (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Washers (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.096% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.048% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
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