Fiat Unclassified
From 8,822 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Unclassifieds fare better: 2021 models pass at 93.6% vs 82.7% for 2013.
Pass rate by fuel type
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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 182 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.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 182 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 155 |
| 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 | 113 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 111 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 84 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 74 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 71 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 67 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 62 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 55 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.2% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 25.4% 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 £98.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 84.6% while Petrol versions pass at 78%, a 7 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 88.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2019 | 91.8% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 88% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
17 earlier years
| 2017 | 90.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2016 | 91.4% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2015 | 84.2% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2014 | 86% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2013 | 82.7% | 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 |
| 2012 | 84% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 84.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, braking effort inadequate at any wheel |
| 2008 | 78.9% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2007 | 75% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2006 | 69.7% | 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 78.7% | 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 74.9% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 72.3% | 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2002 | 76.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2001 | 70.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2000 | 75.4% | 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, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 1999 | 69.7% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 21,509 and 51,432 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,341 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.044 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Unclassified has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 8,822 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Unclassified is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 182 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Unclassified is 35,341 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,509 and 51,432 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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.
With a 84.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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