2014 Fiat Rapdio — MOT failures & pass rate
414 MOT tests on the 2014 Fiat Rapdio are in this dataset, and 91.1% of them passed. That is 9.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 18.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.0% of tests against 3.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are srs malfunction indicator lamp, service brake performance and headlamp aim — srs malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 10 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 9.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 29 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.9% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 9 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 8 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 7 |
| 6 | Wipers | 6 |
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 | 9.4% | 39 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.7% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.2% | 34 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 24 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.5% | 6 |
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 | 197 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 198 | 7.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 77 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 90 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 78 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 86 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Rapdio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.4% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (2.9% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 2014 Fiat Rapdios pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 414 2014 Fiat Rapdio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Rapdio?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2014 Rapdio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 7.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 414 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.