2014 Fiat Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
981 MOT tests on the 2014 Fiat Roller Team are in this dataset, and 88.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (18.2% fail rate), the 2014 Roller Team comes out 6.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.5% of all tests — 10.2 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and wipers — position lamp alone was recorded 40 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.6% in the 0-30k band and 23.3% in the 60-90k band, a 13.7-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 132 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 32 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.3% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 11 |
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 | 40 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 40 |
| 3 | Wipers | 31 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 28 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 28 |
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 | 11.7% | 115 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 83 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.7% | 56 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 48 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.5% | 24 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.8% | 18 |
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 | 560 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 342 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 23.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 211 | 11.8% |
| 2022 | 202 | 12.4% |
| 2023 | 198 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 187 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 183 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Roller Team
On a 2014 Roller Team, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.3% 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 (1.7% 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 2014 Fiat Roller Teams pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 981 2014 Fiat Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2014 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 23.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 981 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.