2016 Fiat Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Fiat Roller Team passed 90.5% of its 1,586 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (14.5% fail rate), the 2016 Roller Team comes out 5.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.6% of all tests — 6.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, outline marker lamp and position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 43 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 10.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 137 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 42 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 38 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 15 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.9% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 43 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 43 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 33 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 30 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 24 |
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 | 10.7% | 170 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 73 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.9% | 62 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 59 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 36 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.3% | 20 |
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 | 1,118 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 445 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 329 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 323 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 322 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 307 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 305 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Roller Team
On a 2016 Roller Team, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.6% 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.
- Brakes (2.4% 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.
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 Roller Teams pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,586 2016 Fiat Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Fiat Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2016 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,586 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.