2019 Fiat Adria — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Fiat Adria passed 93.3% of its 719 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Adria comes out 3.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.2%) and visibility (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and srs malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 28 times.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 30 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 21 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 12 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.0% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 2 | Wipers | 19 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 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 | 5.8% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 13 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 4 |
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 | 682 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 37 | 5.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 173 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 179 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 182 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 180 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Adria
On a 2019 Adria, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (1.7% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 2019 Fiat Adrias pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 719 2019 Fiat Adria MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Adria?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2019 Adria get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 5.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 719 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.