2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

497 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 497 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush9.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    31 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  9. Wipers: not working1.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.9%
  2. Lights & electrics18.5%
  3. Tyres13.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  5. Brakes8.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Steering2.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

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: 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 2016 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2016 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 497 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).