2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

683 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 683 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    31 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.0%
  2. Suspension23.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  5. Tyres8.8%
  6. Brakes7.8%
  7. Body & chassis6.1%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2012 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2012 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 683 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).