2012 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Fiat Fiorino passed 73.5% of its 5,305 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 25.4%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.3%) and lighting & signalling (13.5%) 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 485 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.6% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.3% | 810 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 716 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.9% | 366 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.4% | 340 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 306 |
| 6 | Brakes | 5.5% | 291 |
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 | 485 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 346 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 299 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 233 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 202 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 174 |
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 | 29.4% | 1,559 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.1% | 1,121 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 16.5% | 874 |
| 4 | Brakes | 14.3% | 760 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 746 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.0% | 528 |
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 | 58 | 13.8% |
| 30-60k | 736 | 24.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,602 | 25.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,422 | 25.5% |
| 120-150k | 813 | 29.4% |
| 150k+ | 667 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,245 | 26.5% |
| Petrol | 60 | 30.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,271 | 26.4% |
| 2022 | 1,186 | 26.6% |
| 2023 | 1,100 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 934 | 25.7% |
| 2025 | 814 | 26.9% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Fiorino
On a 2012 Fiorino, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.3% 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 (13.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.9% 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 2012 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
73.5% of the 5,305 2012 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.5%).
Does the 2012 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 0-30k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,305 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.