Fiat Roller reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat Roller is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 97 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 279 of 442, and 14.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.5% of tests).
Ranked 279 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,248 Fiat Rollers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 14.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat Roller is 3% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
14.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,300
Typical age at test: 5 years
Fiat Roller MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat Roller MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
- Outline marker lamp: not working1.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too low1.7% of tests
- SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.5% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.3% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working1.0% of tests
What the Fiat Roller fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.7% | ▲ 2.3× as often |
| Visibility | 3.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 1.6% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | ▲ 5.8× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 0.9% | ▼ 78% less often |
| Suspension | 0.9% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Steering | 0.3% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 76% less often |
How much is road tax on a Fiat Roller?
Any Fiat Roller first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat Roller reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Fiat Roller is 3% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 97 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat Roller?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.5% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Fiat Roller?
Any Fiat Roller first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Fiat Rollers fail their MOT?
14.0% of Fiat Rollers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat Roller combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.