2012 Fiat Bravo 1.6L Diesel · OB53 DAD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 at 141,820 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the current owner is proactively addressing mechanical requirements before they result in failures. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between July 2022 at 107,788 miles and April 2025 at 141,820 miles, the car covered 34,032 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. The short interval between the June 2023 failure and the subsequent pass just one day later at 125,325 miles indicates a minor, easily rectified issue, such as a bulb or a minor component, which was immediately immediately rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension components and exhaust system. Given the high mileage of 141,820 miles, rubber wish arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are likely showing significant wear that a standard MOT might not flag. Check for surface corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, as these are common points of degradation for vehicles of this age that may not yet trigger a structural failure until the corrosion becomes significant.