2015 Fiat Rapdio — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Fiat Rapdio passed 91.9% of its 681 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 16.4% of the time, so this is 8.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, seat belts & restraints and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 5.6% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of seat belts & restraints, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are srs malfunction indicator lamp, wipers and headlamp aim — srs malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 13 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 38 |
| 2 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 13 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 5 |
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 | 13 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 11 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 7 |
| 6 | Horn | 5 |
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 | 9.5% | 65 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 31 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.5% | 24 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 24 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 8 |
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 | 456 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 8.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 141 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 133 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 132 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 137 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Rapdio
On a 2015 Rapdio, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Seat belts & restraints (2.2% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
- Visibility (1.9% 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.
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 2015 Fiat Rapdios pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 681 2015 Fiat Rapdio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Fiat Rapdio?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by seat belts & restraints (2.2%).
Does the 2015 Rapdio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 681 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.