2014 Fiat Bravo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 374 MOT tests, the 2014 Fiat Bravo recorded a 72.5% pass rate. That is 10.1 percentage points worse than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.4%. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 14.4% of all tests — 5.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, brake pads and washers — coil spring alone was recorded 39 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 31.7% versus 26.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 30.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.4% | 54 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.1% | 34 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.5% | 28 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 26 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.2% | 23 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 39 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 26 |
| 3 | Washers | 15 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 15 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 30.5% | 114 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.2% | 113 |
| 3 | Suspension | 29.7% | 111 |
| 4 | Other defects | 16.3% | 61 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.6% | 21 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 127 | 26.8% |
| 60-90k | 144 | 27.1% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 31.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 288 | 29.2% |
| Petrol | 86 | 22.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 71 | 23.9% |
| 2023 | 80 | 32.5% |
| 2024 | 74 | 25.7% |
| 2025 | 69 | 30.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Bravo
On a 2014 Bravo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (14.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (9.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (7.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Fiat Bravos pass their MOT?
72.5% of the 374 2014 Fiat Bravo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Bravo?
Suspension, recorded in 14.4% of tests, followed by brakes (9.1%).
Does the 2014 Bravo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.8% in the 30-60k band to 31.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 374 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.