2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

440 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.1%
  2. Suspension13.6%
  3. Tyres10.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  6. Brakes5.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2017 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 440 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat Fiorino reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).