Fiat Pilote
From 363 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 6 failures in 2024. 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 | 6 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.4% of failures are serious: 42.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £109.
Typical mileage
Half of all Pilotes tested had between 9,253 and 26,815 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,892 median miles, the Pilote has 0.069 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 Pilote MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Pilote has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 363 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Pilote?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Pilote is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include service brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Pilote at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Pilote is 17,892 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,253 and 26,815 miles.
Buying a used Pilote?
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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