2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Fiat Roller MOT pass rate and common faults

461 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 461 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  3. Outline marker lamp: not working1.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  5. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.7%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Washers: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Tyres0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%

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: 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.

← 2019 RollerAll Roller years2021 Roller →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Fiat Roller?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2020 Fiat Roller cars passed their MOT first time, across 461 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Roller?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; outline marker lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Fiat Roller reliable at MOT time?

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