2019 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,817 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Fiat Fiorino, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 83.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 150k+ group versus 12.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 296 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.3% | 239 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 209 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.7% | 178 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 161 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.6% | 137 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 176 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 140 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 130 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 121 |
| 5 | Washers | 111 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 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 | 26.6% | 1,014 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 431 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.9% | 341 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 240 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.2% | 198 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.9% | 148 |
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 | 1,102 | 12.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,643 | 18.2% |
| 60-90k | 700 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 260 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 81 | 24.7% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,049 | 18.4% |
| Petrol | 1,768 | 14.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 921 | 16.2% |
| 2023 | 987 | 16.6% |
| 2024 | 950 | 16.0% |
| 2025 | 946 | 18.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Fiorino
Before buying a 2019 Fiat Fiorino, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 2019 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 3,817 2019 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Fiorino?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by visibility (6.3%).
Does the 2019 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,817 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.