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Fiat Brava 100 Hsx (1999)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 35.6% first-time pass rate

1999 Fiat Brava 100 Hsx

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 1999 Fiat Brava 100 Hsx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1999 FIAT BRAVA 100 HSX is a reliability concern, with only 35.6% of vehicles passing their MOT first time—less than half the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are relatively rare at 5.9%, but the sheer volume of failures means you're buying into a car that will need work.

At 75,000 miles on average, these cars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 0.92 failures and 2.3 advisories per test, suggesting wear and maintenance issues are catching up fast. Before committing to one, budget for an inspection by a Fiat-familiar mechanic and expect ongoing repair costs—this isn't a set-and-forget purchase.

Below average reliability 44.4% below UK average
35.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
74,311
typical mileage
65,616–89,624 middle half
5.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.92
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 Hsx

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Fiat Brava 100 Hsx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

65,616
low mileage
74,311
typical
89,624
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Fiat Brava 100 Hsx vehicles fall between 65,616 and 89,624 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.92
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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