2010 Fiat Bravo · 2,324 MOT tests
2010 Fiat Bravo reliability
2010 Fiat Bravos fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Bravo years (2,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Bravos: 48.7%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Bravos: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 91,838
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,324
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.1% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Fiat Bravo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.5%
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Tyres9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.96%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.13%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.74%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.61%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.3%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.75%)
Is a 2010 Fiat Bravo reliable?
2010 Fiat Bravos fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Bravo years (2,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Fiat Bravo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.96% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (4.13% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Fiat Bravo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Fiat Bravo shows 91,838 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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