2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Fullback MOT pass rate and common faults

982 MOT tests in 2024. 80.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.0%
Failed or needed repairs20.0%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 982 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    50 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.6%
  2. Brakes10.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Tyres4.1%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.1%

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: 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 2018 Fiat Fullback?

In 2024, 80.0% of 2018 Fiat Fullback cars passed their MOT first time, across 982 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Fiat Fullback reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).