2016 Fiat Adria — MOT failures & pass rate
490 MOT tests on the 2016 Fiat Adria are in this dataset, and 91.6% of them passed. That is 6.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.9%) and visibility (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and service brake performance — wipers alone was recorded 13 times.
The trend is worsening — 7.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 19 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.2% | 6 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 13 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 4 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 23 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.9% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.4% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 361 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 123 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 96 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 98 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | 98 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 102 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Adria
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Fiat Adrias pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 490 2016 Fiat Adria MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Fiat Adria?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2016 Adria get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 490 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.