2016 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
3,297 MOT tests on the 2016 Fiat Fiorino are in this dataset, and 76.2% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (19.5% fail rate), the 2016 Fiorino comes out 4.3pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 13.3% of all tests — 3.3 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 300 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.3% in the 0-30k band and 27.7% in the 150k+ band, a 14.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.3% | 439 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 330 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.0% | 229 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.9% | 162 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 162 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 72 |
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 | 300 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 209 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 128 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 110 |
| 5 | Wipers | 95 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 94 |
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 | 29.9% | 986 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.7% | 451 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.1% | 432 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.7% | 286 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 283 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 267 |
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 | 248 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 858 | 20.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,036 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 685 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 333 | 27.3% |
| 150k+ | 137 | 27.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 658 | 20.4% |
| 2022 | 672 | 23.4% |
| 2023 | 652 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 678 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 637 | 25.1% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Fiorino
On a 2016 Fiorino, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (13.3% 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 (10.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.0% 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 2016 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
76.2% of the 3,297 2016 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 13.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.0%).
Does the 2016 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 27.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,297 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.