2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

394 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction11.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  3. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing2.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks15.7%
  2. Brakes8.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  4. Lights & electrics6.3%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Suspension2.8%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.1%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%

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 2020 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2020 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 394 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; pedal: anti-slip provision missing. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2020 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).