2020 Fiat Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
979 MOT tests on the 2020 Fiat Roller Team are in this dataset, and 92.7% of them passed. That is 2.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.6%) and visibility (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 47 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 74 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.6% | 45 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.0% | 10 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 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 | 47 |
| 2 | Wipers | 43 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 21 |
| 4 | Washers | 13 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 47 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.6% | 45 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 17 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 9 |
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 | 849 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 120 | 11.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 324 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 317 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 332 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Roller Team
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.6% 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 (1.0% 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 2020 Fiat Roller Teams pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 979 2020 Fiat Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Fiat Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by visibility (4.6%).
Does the 2020 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 979 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.