2012 Fiat Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 274 MOT tests, the 2012 Fiat Roller Team recorded an 85.8% pass rate. That is 7.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 21.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.3% of all tests — 12.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 17 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 14.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 15.8% in 2021 to 14.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.9% | 8 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 6 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 17 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 17 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 14 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 7 |
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 | 14.2% | 39 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.7% | 32 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 23 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.3% | 20 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.2% | 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 | 98 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 155 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 56 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 59 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 52 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 50 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Roller Team
On a 2012 Roller Team, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.9% 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 (2.2% 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 2012 Fiat Roller Teams pass their MOT?
85.8% of the 274 2012 Fiat Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Fiat Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by brakes (2.9%).
Does the 2012 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 274 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.