2015 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Fiat Fiorino passed 75.7% of its 5,164 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.1 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 21.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (13.9%) and lighting & signalling (11.8%) 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 448 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.4% once past 150k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.9% | 716 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 609 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.4% | 383 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.1% | 315 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.3% | 221 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 134 |
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 | 448 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 304 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 230 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 230 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 189 |
| 6 | Wipers | 170 |
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 | 31.3% | 1,616 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.1% | 829 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 14.1% | 726 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.4% | 640 |
| 5 | Visibility | 10.1% | 520 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 466 |
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 | 212 | 15.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,158 | 22.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,838 | 24.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,144 | 26.2% |
| 120-150k | 501 | 28.3% |
| 150k+ | 295 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,075 | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 1,103 | 23.4% |
| 2023 | 1,066 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 1,005 | 25.2% |
| 2025 | 915 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Fiorino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (13.9% 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 2015 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
75.7% of the 5,164 2015 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.8%).
Does the 2015 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.6% in the 0-30k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,164 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.