Fiat Fiorino MOT pass rate & common failures
50,477 MOT tests on the Fiat Fiorino (1981–2021) give it a 75.0% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 22.8% of the time, so this is 2.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
Best and worst Fiorino years
Ranked across Fiorino years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 83.3% of 2019 examples pass against 68.0% of 2008 ones.
No single area dominates — suspension (13.7%) and lighting & signalling (13.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, coil spring and position lamp — shock absorbers alone was recorded 3,949 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.8% in the 0-30k band and 28.7% in the 150k+ band, a 13.0-point spread.
The petrol cars hold up better: 18.2% fail against 25.4% for diesel, a 7.1-point gap across 50,477 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Fiorino model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 55 | 69.1% | 30.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 72 | 62.5% | 37.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 1,209 | 68.0% | 32.0% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 1,929 | 70.4% | 29.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 4,507 | 71.9% | 28.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 6,062 | 73.0% | 27.0% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 5,305 | 73.5% | 26.5% | Suspension |
| 2013 | 6,634 | 73.6% | 26.4% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 6,563 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Suspension |
| 2015 | 5,164 | 75.7% | 24.3% | Suspension |
| 2016 | 3,297 | 76.2% | 23.8% | Suspension |
| 2017 | 2,736 | 79.1% | 20.9% | Suspension |
| 2018 | 2,512 | 80.9% | 19.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 3,817 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 492 | 81.7% | 18.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.7% | 6,909 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 6,597 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.4% | 3,721 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.9% | 3,463 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.3% | 2,666 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 1,981 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 1,367 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.8% | 924 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 3,949 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 2,982 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 2,512 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2,355 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,979 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,811 |
| 7 | Wipers | 1,746 |
| 8 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,593 |
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 | 30.5% | 15,400 |
| 2 | Suspension | 19.9% | 10,065 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.2% | 7,691 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.4% | 6,768 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 6,399 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.5% | 5,316 |
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 | 3,212 | 15.8% |
| 30-60k | 9,258 | 20.9% |
| 60-90k | 13,099 | 24.7% |
| 90-120k | 11,574 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 7,176 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 5,768 | 28.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 47,765 | 25.4% |
| Petrol | 2,712 | 18.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,511 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 11,095 | 24.9% |
| 2023 | 10,654 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 9,684 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 8,533 | 25.1% |
What to check before buying a Fiat Fiorino
- Suspension (13.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.4% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Fiorino?
75.0% of the 50,477 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 25.0% fail rate, across model years 1981–2021.
What does the Fiat Fiorino most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 13.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (13.1%).
Which Fiorino years are best and worst for MOT results?
2019 has the best pass rate at 83.3% and 2008 the weakest at 68.0%, from 3,817 and 1,209 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Fiorino MOT results?
Fail rates run at 15.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 28.7% for 150k+, a 13.0-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Fiorino more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 18.2% of the time against 25.4% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 50,477 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.