2012 Fiat Bravo 1.6L Diesel · MW61 WVU
2012 Fiat Bravo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 99,050 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT BRAVO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW61 WVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 99,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW61 WVU 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 2012 Fiat Bravo (MW61 WVU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MW61 WVU Mileage History
- 31/01/202487,005 mi
- 01/02/202487,005 mi
- 03/01/202592,425 mi+5,420 mi
- 03/01/202592,425 mi
- 31/01/202699,050 mi+6,625 mi
Average of roughly 6,019 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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- 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
The 1.4 MultiAir petrol engine replaces traditional camshaft intake valve operation with an electro-hydraulic actuator unit governed by engine oil pressure and high-speed solenoids. If incorrect non-specification oil is used or if service intervals exceed 12 months, oil micro-passages clog and internal actuator chambers fail to prime, leading to valve misfires, rough running, and loss of power requiring complete actuator replacement.
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