2011 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,062 MOT tests, the 2011 Fiat Fiorino recorded a 73.0% pass rate. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (26.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (16.3%) and lighting & signalling (16.3%) 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 coil spring — shock absorbers alone was recorded 597 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.1% versus 14.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 25.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.3% | 985 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 985 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.5% | 513 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.1% | 488 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.3% | 379 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 238 |
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 | 597 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 472 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 374 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 341 |
| 5 | Washers | 309 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 277 |
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 | 30.9% | 1,876 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.4% | 1,599 |
| 3 | Brakes | 18.0% | 1,090 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.8% | 955 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 946 |
| 6 | Visibility | 12.7% | 771 |
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 | 74 | 14.9% |
| 30-60k | 462 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,109 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,660 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,394 | 28.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,329 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,030 | 27.0% |
| Petrol | 32 | 28.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,421 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 1,372 | 26.2% |
| 2023 | 1,238 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 1,116 | 27.8% |
| 2025 | 915 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Fiorino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 16.3% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (16.3% 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 (16.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.5% 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 2011 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 6,062 2011 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 16.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.3%).
Does the 2011 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.9% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,062 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.