Fiat Rapido
From 263 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 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 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 1 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20% of Rapido failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £135.
Typical mileage
Half of all Rapidos tested had between 19,051 and 50,133 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,563 median miles, the Rapido has 0.039 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 Rapido MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Rapido has a 86.3% MOT pass rate based on 263 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Rapido?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Rapido is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Rapido at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Rapido is 35,563 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,051 and 50,133 miles.
Buying a used Rapido?
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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