2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

569 MOT tests in 2024. 51.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time51.3%
Failed or needed repairs48.7%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
    46 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.1%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.5%
  2. Suspension33.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)18.3%
  4. Brakes13.7%
  5. Tyres13.5%
  6. Body & chassis10.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 51.3% of 2010 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 569 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).