2016 Fiat Rapdio — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Fiat Rapdio passed 91.3% of its 514 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (14.6% fail rate), the 2016 Rapdio comes out 5.8pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.3%) and visibility (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 21 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 8.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 27 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 15 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 9 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 7 |
| 6 | Trailer electrical socket | 3 |
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 | 8.2% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.2% | 32 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 17 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.6% | 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 | 386 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 120 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 92 | 5.4% |
| 2023 | 107 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 102 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 107 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Rapdio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (1.8% 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 2016 Fiat Rapdios pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 514 2016 Fiat Rapdio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Fiat Rapdio?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2016 Rapdio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 514 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.