2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Roller MOT pass rate and common faults

264 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  5. Outline marker lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.5%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Suspension1.9%
  5. Tyres1.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%

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: rear fog 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 Roller?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2016 Fiat Roller cars passed their MOT first time, across 264 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Fiat Roller reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).