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VE61 SZF

2012 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Bravo64,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 SZF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 76,537 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 76,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Rested on exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,353 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,061 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2024 63,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,238 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,081 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2021 50,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,281 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 37,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,790 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewalls replace ASAP

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 31,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewalls replace ASAP

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Oil light flash checked oil. Level ok.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded and worn around the inner face of the disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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VE61 SZF is a 2012 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 64,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 SZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Bravo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 SZF registered?

VE61 SZF is a 2012 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is VE61 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 SZF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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