Fiat Adria
From 1,249 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| braking effort inadequate at any wheel | 4 |
Fiat Adria on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 423 newly registered in the past year with 32 leaving, a net gain of 391. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,808 | 49 | +120 | -18 | +102 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,720 | 35 | +162 | -14 | +148 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,511 | 96 | +92 | -0 | +95 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,398 | 114 | +49 | -0 | +55 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,415 | 42 | +110 | -0 | +112 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,321 | 24 | +144 | -18 | +126 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,180 | 39 | +103 | -24 | +79 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,038 | 102 | +54 | -16 | +38 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adria Twin Supreme 640 Sgx A | Diesel | 264 | 28% |
| Adria Twin Supreme 640 Slb A | Diesel | 222 | 24% |
| Adria Compact Supreme Dl Auto | Diesel | 162 | 17% |
| Adria Twin Supreme 640 Sgx | Diesel | 77 | 8% |
| Adria Twin 600 Sp | Diesel | 73 | 8% |
| Adria Twin Supreme 600Spb Gb A | Diesel | 66 | 7% |
| Adria Twin Supreme 640 Slb | Diesel | 64 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2018 | 93.6% | braking effort inadequate at any wheel, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2017 | 93.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2016 | 88.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Adrias tested had between 13,748 and 30,665 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,522 median miles, the Adria has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Adria MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Adria has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,249 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Adria?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Adria is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Fiat Adrias are on UK roads?
There are 1,808 Fiat Adrias currently licensed on UK roads, with 49 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Adria at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Adria is 20,522 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,748 and 30,665 miles.
Buying a used Adria?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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