2017 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,736 MOT tests, the 2017 Fiat Fiorino recorded a 79.1% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (17.8% fail rate), the 2017 Fiorino comes out 3.2pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (11.0%) and lighting & signalling (9.3%) 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 wipers — shock absorbers alone was recorded 167 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.9% in the 0-30k band and 26.8% in the 150k+ band, a 13.9-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.0% | 302 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 253 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.3% | 172 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.4% | 148 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.3% | 119 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 79 |
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 | 167 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 162 |
| 3 | Wipers | 95 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 91 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 89 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 81 |
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 | 27.4% | 749 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.1% | 331 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 241 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.6% | 235 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 179 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.6% | 154 |
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 | 303 | 12.9% |
| 30-60k | 937 | 18.9% |
| 60-90k | 809 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 430 | 25.1% |
| 120-150k | 184 | 26.1% |
| 150k+ | 71 | 26.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,657 | 21.1% |
| Petrol | 79 | 15.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 545 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 552 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 548 | 21.7% |
| 2024 | 557 | 21.5% |
| 2025 | 534 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Fiorino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 11.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (11.0% 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 (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 2017 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
79.1% of the 2,736 2017 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Fiat Fiorino?
Suspension, recorded in 11.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.3%).
Does the 2017 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 0-30k band to 26.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,736 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.