Fiat Auto-Sleepers
From 210 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 8 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| load sensing valve seized or inoperative and abs functioning | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.3% of Auto-Sleepers failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 7.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
Typical mileage
Half of all Auto-Sleeperss tested had between 8,330 and 18,352 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,863 median miles, the Auto-Sleepers has 0.089 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 Auto-Sleepers MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Auto-Sleepers has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 210 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Auto-Sleepers?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Auto-Sleepers is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Auto-Sleepers at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Auto-Sleepers is 14,863 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,330 and 18,352 miles.
Buying a used Auto-Sleepers?
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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