2020 Fiat Fiorino — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Fiat Fiorino passed 81.7% of its 492 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (14.5% fail rate), the 2020 Fiorino comes out 3.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.7%) and emissions & environmental (7.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, tread depth and headlamp aim — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 23 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.4% once past 90-120k — 2.1× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 19.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 38 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 7.5% | 37 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.3% | 36 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.9% | 29 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.9% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.8% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 23 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 4 | Wipers | 15 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 11 |
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 | 29.1% | 143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.4% | 51 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.3% | 41 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 35 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.9% | 24 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 17 |
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 | 126 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 189 | 20.1% |
| 60-90k | 112 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 53 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 17.7% |
| 2024 | 156 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 166 | 19.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Fiorino
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (7.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (7.3% 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 2020 Fiat Fiorinos pass their MOT?
81.7% of the 492 2020 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Fiat Fiorino?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (7.5%).
Does the 2020 Fiorino get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 26.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 492 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.