2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Fiat Fullback MOT pass rate and common faults

264 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: at imminent risk of failure or fracture0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics4.9%
  4. Tyres3.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Fullback?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2019 Fiat Fullback cars passed their MOT first time, across 264 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Fiat Fullback reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).