Fiat common problems and MOT failures

From 1,295,243 MOT tests in 2024, 25.3% of Fiat vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.

Top Fiat MOT failure reasons

#	Problem	Occurrences	% of failures
1	suspension pin, bush or joint worn	58,724	24.4%
2	the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements	24,181	10.0%
3	tyre tread depth outside legal limits	24,168	10.0%
4	lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	21,613	9.0%
5	shock absorber bush worn	20,137	8.4%
6	tyre seriously damaged	19,927	8.3%
7	parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement	19,114	7.9%
8	shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage	18,352	7.6%
9	wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen	17,830	7.4%
10	exhaust system leaking or insecure	16,874	7.0%

What this means if you're buying a Fiat

The single most common MOT failure for Fiat is suspension pin, bush or joint worn, accounting for 24% of all failure items. Suspension repairs typically cost £150–£400 depending on the component.

These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Fiat vehicles. If you're viewing a used Fiat, it's worth checking these areas specifically.

Fiat models by MOT pass rate

Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.

Model	Tests	Pass rate
Idea	480	61%
Multipla	1,459	61.4%
Sedici	1,927	62.7%
Stilo	1,350	63%
Scudo	14,658	63.5%
Seicento	2,471	63.5%
Bravo	9,525	63.7%
Doblo Cargo	4,317	64.6%
Punto Evo	5,535	65.2%
Grande Punto	11,670	65.3%
Grand Punto	5,280	65.5%
Punto	99,054	65.7%
Ulysse	275	68%
Fiorino	12,683	70.5%
500 L	7,456	70.5%

Buying a specific Fiat? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.

Check MOT history on GOV.UK