2011 Fiat Bravo 2.0L Diesel · RO11 UXV

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 1 December 2025 at 115,551 miles, but the test record reveals a pattern of persistent mechanical issues rather than a stable or improving maintenance trend. While the 2025 test showed no primary failures, it included four advisories: a corroded rear exhaust section, an oil leak described as not excessive, a deteriorated rear number plate, and worn rear suspension trailing arm bushes on both sides. This follows a similar 2024 test with advisories for oil leaks, severely worn rear tyres on their inner edges, and a corroded exhaust silencer, and a 2023 test where the car initially failed due to an excessively worn front suspension bush before passing the same day after a rectification. The consistent recurrence of oil leaks across all tests since 2022, combined with progressive suspension bush wear moving from a front failure to rear advisories, indicates an ongoing deterioration in these specific systems rather than a resolution. The recorded mileage shows a consistent annual average of approximately 7,703 miles, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression appears linear, with no significant gaps in testing or unexplained jumps in the recorded figure between annual tests. The period from the 2023 test (104,301 miles) to the 2024 test (109,177 miles) represents a higher-than-average annual accumulation of 4,876 miles over 12 months, suggesting a year of more intensive use, though this remains within a plausible range. The overall pattern does not suggest sparse use or periods of disuse, but rather regular operation with accompanying wear. A prospective buyer must prioritise a detailed physical inspection of the recurring problem areas identified in the MOT history. The suspension system requires immediate attention; the history shows a front suspension bush failure in 2023 and worn rear trailing arm bushes in 2025, indicating likely bush degradation throughout the axle that may now involve excessive play or noise. The persistent oil leak, noted in every test since 2022, must be traced to its source—commonly a valve cover gasket, sump seal, or camshaft seal—and assessed for severity and cost of repair. The exhaust system has shown progressive corrosion, with the outer shell failing in 2024 and the rear section corroded in 2025, suggesting a full or partial replacement may be imminent. Finally, the 2024 advisory of rear tyres worn on the inner edge points to a potential wheel alignment issue, likely contributing to the premature tyre wear and possibly affecting suspension component loading; the current tyre condition and alignment must be verified. These items represent consumable wear and developing mechanical faults that directly impact the vehicle's integrity and future repair costs.