2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Roller MOT pass rate and common faults

489 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.0%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Outline marker lamp: not working0.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  5. Tyres0.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Steering0.4%

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 structure8.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 Roller?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2018 Fiat Roller cars passed their MOT first time, across 489 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Fiat Roller reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).