2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate and common faults

808 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 808 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Tyres7.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  5. Brakes4.8%
  6. Suspension4.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2019 Fiat Fiorino?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2019 Fiat Fiorino cars passed their MOT first time, across 808 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Fiorino?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).