FIAT Bravo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
48.4% pass rate
from 3,016 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Bravo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.066% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.099% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.033% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.76% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Pivot
        • 0.033% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.033% fail on Valves
    • 0.033% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Joints (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 0.83% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Tank
    • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.033% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component
    • 0.066% fail on Seats
      • 0.066% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.066% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Towbar
      • 0.033% fail on Towbar condition
  • 11% fail on Visibility (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Washers (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.033% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.066% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.033% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.066% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.17% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Sound deadening material (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
        • 0.033% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.066% fail on Power steering
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.033% fail on Requirements
    • 0.86% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Airbags
      • 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.099% fail on Condition
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