2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Fiat Roller MOT pass rate and common faults

565 MOT tests in 2024. 90.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.3%
Failed or needed repairs9.7%
Typical mileage at test12,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 565 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  2. Outline marker lamp: not working1.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  5. Side repeaters: not working0.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Washers: not working0.5%
  9. Side repeaters: lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Tyres0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.5%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2021 Fiat Roller?

In 2024, 90.3% of 2021 Fiat Roller cars passed their MOT first time, across 565 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Roller?

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

Is the 2021 Fiat Roller reliable at MOT time?

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