Diesel Fiat Bravo: MOT pass rate
59.7% of diesel Fiat Bravos pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,741 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 106,442.
Diesel against the other Fiat Bravo versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 57.4% | 3,305 |
| Diesel | 59.7% | 1,741 |
| All Fiat Bravo | 58.2% | 5,046 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Fiat Bravo specifically, diesel is the strongest at 59.7%, and this diesel version sits 1.5 points above the 58.2% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The diesel Fiat Bravo is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Fiat Bravo had covered 106,442 miles at test, against 92,026 for the petrol. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Fiat Bravo page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Fiat Bravo fuel types
- Petrol Fiat Bravo - 57.4%