2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

226 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid8.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
    26 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.8%
  7. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.9%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.0%
  2. Suspension35.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)20.4%
  4. Tyres14.6%
  5. Body & chassis13.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  7. Brakes8.8%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.0%

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: washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. 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 2009 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2009 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 226 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).