Fiat Brava (2001)
2001 Fiat Brava
CarHunch analysed 12,227 real MOT records for the 2001 Fiat Brava. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Fiat Brava has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 66.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for a 23-year-old car. More worrying still, over a quarter of these vehicles (26.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making structural or safety issues a real buyer risk.
At a median mileage of 63,204 miles, these Bravas have been relatively well-looked-after in terms of use, yet they still rack up an average of 3.46 failures and 12.4 advisories per test, pointing to widespread wear in suspension, braking, and emissions systems. Before committing to one, budget for immediate remedial work and have an independent inspection focus on the exhaust system and brake hardware.
What to check before buying a 2001 Fiat Brava
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.
- ⚠️ 26.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 11,809 | 66.9% | 3.45 |
| Diesel (3%) | 415 | 66.6% | 3.68 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 75% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Fiat Brava 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.
Half of all 2001 Fiat Brava vehicles fall between 51,422 and 75,899 miles.
2001 Fiat Brava — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Fiat Brava
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.8%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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35.2%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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35.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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34.2%
Brake pipe slightly corroded
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34%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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