2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Roller MOT pass rate and common faults

359 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 359 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Outline marker lamp: not working1.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  3. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  4. Suspension1.4%
  5. Tyres1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Brakes1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine0.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: outline marker lamp: not working. 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 Roller?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2017 Fiat Roller cars passed their MOT first time, across 359 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were outline marker lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat Roller reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).