2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Fullback MOT pass rate and common faults

296 MOT tests in 2024. 77.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.4%
Failed or needed repairs22.6%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 296 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Leaf spring: fractured1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Brakes8.4%
  3. Suspension4.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Tyres2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: damaged to the extent that it does not function5.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2016 Fiat Fullback?

In 2024, 77.4% of 2016 Fiat Fullback cars passed their MOT first time, across 296 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Fullback?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Fiat Fullback reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).