Fiat Fullback reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat Fullback is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 114 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 4 of 42, and 19.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is brake pads (3.6% of tests).
Ranked 4 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,832 Fiat Fullbacks aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 19.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat Fullback is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
19.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,800
Typical age at test: 6 years
Fiat Fullback MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat Fullback MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.0% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high1.4% of tests
What the Fiat Fullback fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 8.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 7.1% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 1.1× as often |
| Tyres | 2.7% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Suspension | 2.1% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.1% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat Fullback reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Fiat Fullback is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 114 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat Fullback?
The most common MOT fault is “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, found in 3.6% of tests. It fails on brakes and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›How many Fiat Fullbacks fail their MOT?
19.3% of Fiat Fullbacks aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat Fullback combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.