2008 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Fiat Fiorino passed 68.0% of its 1,209 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (28.6% fail rate), the 2008 Fiorino comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (20.9%) and lighting & signalling (18.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, position lamp and tread depth — shock absorbers alone was recorded 102 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Fiorino fails 32.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 35.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 33.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.5% in 2021 to 30.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.9% | 253 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 220 |
| 3 | Tyres | 9.4% | 114 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.0% | 109 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 97 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 80 |
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 | 102 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 87 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 84 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 82 |
| 5 | Washers | 80 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 78 |
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 | 33.4% | 404 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.2% | 377 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 22.0% | 266 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.4% | 259 |
| 5 | Brakes | 21.2% | 256 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.1% | 171 |
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 | 61 | 32.8% |
| 30-60k | 86 | 27.9% |
| 60-90k | 188 | 30.9% |
| 90-120k | 312 | 32.7% |
| 120-150k | 267 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 217 | 35.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,139 | 32.0% |
| Petrol | 70 | 32.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 345 | 32.5% |
| 2022 | 291 | 34.0% |
| 2023 | 239 | 30.5% |
| 2024 | 189 | 31.2% |
| 2025 | 145 | 30.3% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Fiorino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 20.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (20.9% 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 (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (9.4% 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
How many 2008 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
68.0% of the 1,209 2008 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 20.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.2%).
Does the 2008 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 32.8% in the 0-30k band to 35.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,209 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.