Fiat Benimar
From 942 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 21 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
Fiat Benimar on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 15 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 13.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 935 | 53 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2025 Q2 | 954 | 46 | +0 | -0 | +8 |
| 2025 Q1 | 893 | 99 | +1 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 878 | 110 | +1 | -3 | -2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 953 | 37 | +3 | -8 | -5 |
| 2024 Q2 | 972 | 23 | +8 | -0 | +34 |
| 2024 Q1 | 930 | 31 | +9 | -35 | -26 |
| 2023 Q4 | 886 | 101 | +4 | -3 | +1 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benimar Mileo 202 | Diesel | 113 | 24% |
| Benimar Mileo 201 | Diesel | 83 | 17% |
| Benimar Mileo 286 | Diesel | 68 | 14% |
| Benimar Mileo 282 | Diesel | 57 | 12% |
| Benimar Mileo 202 Auto | Diesel | 54 | 11% |
| Benimar Mileo 201 Auto | Diesel | 51 | 11% |
| Benimar Mileo 231 | Diesel | 51 | 11% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2018 | 92% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 84.7% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Benimars tested had between 8,181 and 19,563 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,227 median miles, the Benimar has 0.079 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 Benimar MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Benimar has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 942 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Benimar?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Benimar is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Fiat Benimars are on UK roads?
There are 935 Fiat Benimars currently licensed on UK roads, with 53 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Benimar at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Benimar is 12,227 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,181 and 19,563 miles.
Buying a used Benimar?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.