2010 Fiat Bravo 1.4L Petrol · LV10 YFZ
2010 Fiat Bravo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2010. Recorded mileage 128,700 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT BRAVO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV10 YFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 128,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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LV10 YFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Fiat Bravo (LV10 YFZ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking from 3 spots, back box, silencer connection, flexy (8”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear big bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Seat belt buckle missing central (7.1.2 (d))”.
LV10 YFZ Mileage History
- 11/05/2024116,819 mi
- 12/05/2025123,094 mi+6,275 mi
- 13/05/2025123,094 mi
- 12/05/2026128,700 mi+5,606 mi
- 14/05/2026128,700 mi
Average of roughly 5,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Bravo
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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On 1.4 T-Jet (150PS) and early 1.9 MultiJet models fitted with the GM-Fiat joint-venture M32 six-speed manual gearbox, the end-case bearings on the 6th gear and output shafts suffer premature wear due to tight pre-load tolerances and marginal lubrication under sustained load. If neglected, bearing collapse damages the casing and internal gear clusters, requiring a complete transmission rebuild or replacement.
- Climate Control Blend-Door Actuator StrippingModerate
On Bravos equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control, the small plastic drive splines connecting the stepper actuator motors to the internal heater flap levers become brittle and strip. The motor continues to spin while the internal flap remains stuck, leaving the car blowing only icy cold or scalding hot air on one or both sides of the cabin. Remedying the issue is notoriously labour-intensive because replacing the lower heater casing actuators requires extensive dashboard disassembly.
- MultiAir Actuator Solenoid FailureSerious
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