Fiat Sunlight
From 482 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 an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.6% of Sunlight failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
Fiat Sunlight on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 224 newly registered in the past year with 17 leaving, a net gain of 207. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 802 | 29 | +39 | -7 | +32 |
| 2025 Q2 | 773 | 26 | +108 | -6 | +102 |
| 2025 Q1 | 643 | 54 | +45 | -2 | +43 |
| 2024 Q4 | 604 | 50 | +32 | -2 | +30 |
| 2024 Q3 | 603 | 21 | +34 | -0 | +38 |
| 2024 Q2 | 573 | 13 | +56 | -0 | +64 |
| 2024 Q1 | 502 | 20 | +44 | -0 | +46 |
| 2023 Q4 | 442 | 34 | +6 | -8 | -2 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Cve600 Auto | Diesel | 73 | 40% |
| Sunlight Cve600 | Diesel | 58 | 32% |
| Sunlight Cve540 Auto | Diesel | 51 | 28% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.1% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2018 | 90.1% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sunlights tested had between 11,914 and 28,119 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,396 median miles, the Sunlight has 0.071 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 Sunlight MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Sunlight has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 482 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Sunlight?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Sunlight is an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
How many Fiat Sunlights are on UK roads?
There are 802 Fiat Sunlights currently licensed on UK roads, with 29 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Sunlight at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Sunlight is 17,396 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,914 and 28,119 miles.
Buying a used Sunlight?
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.