2017 Fiat Rapdio — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 526 MOT tests, the 2017 Fiat Rapdio recorded a 93.7% pass rate. That is 6.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 12.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.6%) and visibility (3.0%) 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 malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 20 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 19 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 16 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 7 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 5 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 5.7% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 21 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.0% | 16 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 5 |
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 | 471 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 55 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 103 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 104 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 105 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 108 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Rapdio
On a 2017 Rapdio, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2017 Fiat Rapdios pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 526 2017 Fiat Rapdio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Fiat Rapdio?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2017 Rapdio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 526 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.