2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

405 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 405 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  9. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.3%
  2. Suspension9.9%
  3. Tyres9.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  5. Brakes5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Steering2.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2018 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2018 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 405 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).