2013 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
6,634 MOT tests on the 2013 Fiat Fiorino are in this dataset, and 73.6% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (24.1% fail rate), the 2013 Fiorino comes out 2.3pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.2%) and lighting & signalling (13.6%) 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 587 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.9% in the 0-30k band and 27.1% in the 150k+ band, a 6.1-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.2% | 1,006 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 905 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.5% | 500 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 428 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.4% | 357 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 249 |
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 | 587 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 472 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 332 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 317 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 253 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 248 |
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 | 31.6% | 2,096 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.1% | 1,468 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.3% | 1,082 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.9% | 1,052 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 935 |
| 6 | Visibility | 11.2% | 743 |
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 | 86 | 20.9% |
| 30-60k | 710 | 24.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,857 | 25.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,881 | 26.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,058 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,013 | 27.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,570 | 25.7% |
| 2022 | 1,496 | 26.8% |
| 2023 | 1,365 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | 1,205 | 26.1% |
| 2025 | 998 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Fiorino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.2% 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 (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.5% 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 2013 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
73.6% of the 6,634 2013 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 15.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.6%).
Does the 2013 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.9% in the 0-30k band to 27.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,634 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.