Fiat MOT Check
Our Fiat MOT data covers 751,739 tests across 12 models. Overall, 68% of Fiats passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars.
The Fiat 500X had the highest first-time pass rate at 80%, while the Fiat Scudo had the lowest at 51%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the Scudo cars tested averaged 139,114 miles, against 45,569 for the 500X.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 751,739
- First-time pass rate
- 68%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- −3.4 points
- Models covered
- 12
Fiat models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Fiat model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Fiat 500X80% passed · 33,981 tests
- Fiat Ducato77% passed · 95,993 tests
- Fiat Tipo75% passed · 12,167 tests
- Fiat 50069% passed · 328,444 tests
- Fiat 500C68% passed · 17,209 tests
- Fiat 500L67% passed · 17,661 tests
- Fiat Panda66% passed · 93,036 tests
- Fiat Doblo64% passed · 48,955 tests
- Fiat Fiorino61% passed · 8,504 tests
- Fiat Punto56% passed · 79,583 tests
- Fiat Bravo51% passed · 6,521 tests
- Fiat Scudo51% passed · 9,685 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500X | 33,981 | 80% | Lights and electrics | 91% | ULEZ by year |
| Ducato | 95,993 | 77% | Lights and electrics | 31% | ULEZ by year |
| Tipo | 12,167 | 75% | Suspension | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| 500 | 328,444 | 69% | Suspension | 98% | ULEZ by year |
| 500C | 17,209 | 68% | Suspension | 99% | ULEZ by year |
| 500L | 17,661 | 67% | Suspension | 40% | ULEZ by year |
| Panda | 93,036 | 66% | Suspension | 87% | ULEZ by year |
| Doblo | 48,955 | 64% | Suspension | 33% | ULEZ by year |
| Fiorino | 8,504 | 61% | Suspension | 32% | ULEZ by year |
| Punto | 79,583 | 56% | Lights and electrics | 85% | ULEZ by year |
| Bravo | 6,521 | 51% | Suspension | 64% | ULEZ by year |
| Scudo | 9,685 | 51% | Lights and electrics | 1% | ULEZ by year |
Why Fiats fail their MOT
Share of Fiat tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Fiat | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Brakes | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Visibility | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Body and structure | 4.4% | 3.5% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 751,739 first MOT tests of Fiat models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers from 751,739 first MOT tests of Fiat cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Fiat?
68% of Fiats in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Fiat model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500X, with 80% passing first time. The lowest was the Fiat Scudo, at 51%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Fiats fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was suspension, recorded on 12.6% of Fiat tests.
How do I check a Fiat's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Fiat models in our data had covered 57,689 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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