2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

800 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 800 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    55 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    30 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.8%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.0%
  2. Suspension29.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.5%
  4. Tyres12.1%
  5. Brakes10.9%
  6. Body & chassis6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.1%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 2011 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2011 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 800 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).