2014 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,563 MOT tests, the 2014 Fiat Fiorino recorded a 74.3% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (22.8% fail rate), the 2014 Fiorino comes out 2.9pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 15.4% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, coil spring and tread depth — shock absorbers alone was recorded 572 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.7% in the 0-30k band and 29.4% in the 150k+ band, a 9.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 31.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.4% | 1,014 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 774 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.4% | 487 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.7% | 441 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.3% | 349 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 199 |
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 | 572 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 522 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 332 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 291 |
| 5 | Wipers | 219 |
| 6 | Washers | 211 |
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% | 2,077 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.4% | 1,336 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.1% | 928 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.8% | 908 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 710 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.2% | 672 |
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 | 178 | 19.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,139 | 21.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,159 | 25.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,694 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 819 | 28.3% |
| 150k+ | 540 | 29.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,473 | 25.1% |
| 2022 | 1,401 | 24.6% |
| 2023 | 1,365 | 26.5% |
| 2024 | 1,235 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 1,089 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Fiorino
On a 2014 Fiorino, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.4% 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 (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.4% 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 2014 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
74.3% of the 6,563 2014 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.8%).
Does the 2014 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.7% in the 0-30k band to 29.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,563 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.