2009 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2009 Fiat Fiorino passed 70.4% of its 1,929 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.5 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 28.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.9%) and suspension (17.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, shock absorbers and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 159 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Fiorino fails 28.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 32.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 37.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 364 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.6% | 340 |
| 3 | Visibility | 10.0% | 193 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.5% | 164 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 120 |
| 6 | Brakes | 6.1% | 118 |
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 | 159 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 154 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 145 |
| 4 | Washers | 129 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 127 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 108 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 37.1% | 716 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.8% | 614 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 23.3% | 450 |
| 4 | Brakes | 21.6% | 416 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 21.5% | 414 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 269 |
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 | 66 | 28.8% |
| 30-60k | 80 | 28.7% |
| 60-90k | 356 | 27.3% |
| 90-120k | 510 | 28.6% |
| 120-150k | 513 | 30.4% |
| 150k+ | 328 | 32.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,694 | 29.9% |
| Petrol | 235 | 27.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 492 | 28.5% |
| 2022 | 462 | 30.9% |
| 2023 | 411 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 314 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 250 | 27.6% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Fiorino
On a 2009 Fiorino, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.6% 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.
- Visibility (10.0% 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.
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 2009 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
70.4% of the 1,929 2009 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Fiat Fiorino?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.9% of tests, followed by suspension (17.6%).
Does the 2009 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.8% in the 0-30k band to 32.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,929 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.