2013 Fiat Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
482 MOT tests on the 2013 Fiat Roller Team are in this dataset, and 88.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (20.1% fail rate), the 2013 Roller Team comes out 8.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests against 3.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and rear fog lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 23 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 11.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 63 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 17 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.5% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 18 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 16 |
| 5 | Wipers | 14 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 13 |
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 | 11.2% | 54 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 45 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.1% | 39 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 39 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.3% | 16 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 13 |
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 | 235 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 214 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94 | 8.5% |
| 2022 | 105 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | 96 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 92 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 95 | 14.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Roller Team
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.5% 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.
- Suspension (2.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2013 Fiat Roller Teams pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 482 2013 Fiat Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Fiat Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2013 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 482 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.