2013 Fiat Tribute — MOT failures & pass rate
422 MOT tests on the 2013 Fiat Tribute are in this dataset, and 91.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (20.0% fail rate), the 2013 Tribute comes out 11.3pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (3.3%) and lighting & signalling (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, pins and bushes and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 11 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3.3% | 14 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 4 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
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 | 11.1% | 47 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.6% | 32 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.6% | 28 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 24 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 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 | 193 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 12.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 88 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 82 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 82 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 83 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Tribute
On a 2013 Tribute, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (3.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% 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.
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 Tributes pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 422 2013 Fiat Tribute MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Fiat Tribute?
Suspension, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).
Does the 2013 Tribute get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 422 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.