2011 Fiat Bravo · 1,472 MOT tests
2011 Fiat Bravo reliability
2011 Fiat Bravos fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Bravo years (1,472 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Bravos: 48.7%)
- 46.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Bravos: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 89,573
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,472
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (151% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Fiat Bravo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.3%
- Lights and electrics16%
- Brakes13.2%
- Tyres9.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Steering6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.63%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.62%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 4.21%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.08%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 3.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.1%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.04%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.49%)
Is a 2011 Fiat Bravo reliable?
2011 Fiat Bravos fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Bravo years (1,472 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Fiat Bravo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.63% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.62% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Fiat Bravo have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Fiat Bravo shows 89,573 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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