MOT reliability
Fiat 132
9,522 vehicles · 128 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9,522 Fiat 132 vehicles and 128 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 132 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,818 miles.
9,522
Vehicles
128
MOT tests
832
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 132 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 132 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering2%
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Visibility0%
Fiat 132 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9,513), Diesel (8), LPG (1)
Most common Fiat 132 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 132 MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
Fiat 132 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 64,878 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 34,634 |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 84,724 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 60,756 |
| 1981 | 2 | 39 | 69% | 61,911 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 137,407 |
| 1979 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 34,283 |
| 1978 | 5 | 18 | 78% | 61,989 |
| 1977 | 6 | 10 | 80% | 55,146 |
| 1976 | 3 | 20 | 85% | 63,033 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 53,795 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 116,132 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 56,657 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 64,452 |
Fiat 132 reliability FAQ
Across 9,522 Fiat 132 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 132 MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b).
The typical Fiat 132 in our data has covered around
62,818 miles.
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