Fiat reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 45 of 52 makes
729,850 Fiat cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 33.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Fiat is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 13.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
Fiat models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Ducatovan | 114 | 23.9% | 10.5% | 57,580 |
| Fiat Fullbackvan | 114 | 19.3% | – | 2,832 |
| Fiat 124 | 98 | 15.2% | – | 2,820 |
| Fiat Roller | 97 | 14.0% | 10.6% | 3,248 |
| Fiat Grand | 91 | 45.2% | – | 3,350 |
| Fiat Grande | 90 | 45.6% | – | 6,497 |
| Fiat Bravo | 87 | 48.0% | – | 5,000 |
| Fiat Doblovan | 86 | 36.6% | 27.8% | 45,685 |
| Fiat Qubo | 86 | 36.3% | – | 4,292 |
| Fiat Scudovan | 86 | 49.9% | – | 7,390 |
| Fiat 500X | 84 | 24.6% | 10.7% | 35,427 |
| Fiat Panda | 84 | 35.5% | 10.0% | 88,895 |
| Fiat Punto | 83 | 44.7% | – | 59,046 |
| Fiat Fiorinovan | 80 | 38.3% | 28.6% | 8,176 |
| Fiat 500 | 79 | 32.1% | 12.1% | 334,216 |
| Fiat 500C | 78 | 34.2% | – | 17,076 |
| Fiat 500L | 77 | 36.3% | – | 17,414 |
| Fiat Tipo | 69 | 27.6% | 20.9% | 12,637 |
Fiat MOT failure rate by age
What Fiat cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 12.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 7.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 6.5% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 4.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Steering | 1.7% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 52% less often |
Most common Fiat MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.1% of tests
Compare Fiat cars with their rivals
- Fiat 500 vs Toyota Aygo
- Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i10
- Fiat 500 vs Kia Picanto
- Ford Fiesta vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Fiat Grande Panda
- MINI Hatch vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Volkswagen Polo vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Toyota Yaris vs Fiat Grande Panda
- Fiat Grande Panda vs Renault 5
- Nissan Juke vs Fiat 600
- Vauxhall Mokka vs Fiat 600
- Renault Captur vs Fiat 600
- Peugeot 2008 vs Fiat 600
- MINI Countryman vs Fiat 600
- Fiat 600 vs Kia EV3
- Fiat 600 vs Vauxhall Frontera
New Fiat models: Fiat Grande Panda, Fiat 600
Frequently asked questions
›Are Fiat cars reliable?
By MOT results, Fiat ranks 45 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 84 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 33.0% of Fiat cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Fiat?
The Fiat Ducato, with a score of 114. The lowest-scoring is the Tipo (69).
›What do Fiat cars fail their MOT on?
Suspension: 13.4% of Fiat MOTs failed on it, 1.6 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.