2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Fullback MOT pass rate and common faults

1,267 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,267 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    51 marked dangerous
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Washers: not working0.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.6%
  2. Brakes8.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Suspension2.6%
  5. Tyres2.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Fiat Fullback?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2017 Fiat Fullback cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,267 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Fullback?

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

Is the 2017 Fiat Fullback reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).