2019 Fiat Fullback — MOT failures & pass rate
1,212 MOT tests on the 2019 Fiat Fullback are in this dataset, and 89.2% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.6%) and brakes (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 48 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.3% versus 8.2%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.6% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 66 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 56 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.6% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 48 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 44 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 29 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 5 | Washers | 26 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 18.7% | 227 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.1% | 207 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.5% | 66 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 56 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.0% | 49 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 34 |
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 | 244 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 498 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 306 | 9.5% |
| 90-120k | 118 | 12.7% |
| 120-150k | 38 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 306 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 312 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 301 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 284 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Fullback
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 5.6% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (5.6% 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.
- Brakes (5.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Fullbacks pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 1,212 2019 Fiat Fullback MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Fullback?
Visibility, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (5.5%).
Does the 2019 Fullback get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,212 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.