2021 Fiat Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Fiat Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss passed 83.2% of its 933 recorded MOT tests. That is 8.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.7%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (8.4%) and tyres (6.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, malfunction indicator lamp and washers — wipers alone was recorded 53 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.9% in the 0-30k band and 21.6% in the 90-120k band, a 5.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 8.4% | 78 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 59 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 53 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 51 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.4% | 41 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.8% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 53 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 35 |
| 3 | Washers | 33 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 21 |
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 | 24.8% | 231 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 95 |
| 3 | Visibility | 10.0% | 93 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 35 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 33 |
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 | 314 | 15.9% |
| 30-60k | 397 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 160 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 21.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 455 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 472 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss
On a 2021 Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (8.4% 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.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (5.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2021 Fiat Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Sss pass their MOT?
83.2% of the 933 2021 Fiat Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Fiat Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss?
Visibility, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by tyres (6.3%).
Does the 2021 Fiorino Tecnico Mjetii Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 933 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.