MOT reliability
Fiat 55
5 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Fiat 55 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 55 has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,058 miles.
5
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
6,561
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 55 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 55 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Steering12%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Brakes2%
Fiat 55 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 5 | 40% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Fiat 55 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 55 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- slight wear in steering rack (4 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5) (2 times)
- Temporary fuel cap fitted (2 times)
Fiat 55 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 100,525 |
| 1996 | 2 | 8 | 50% | 104,295 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 141,253 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 89,922 |
Fiat 55 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Fiat 55 vehicles in our MOT data,
58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 55 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); slight wear in steering rack.
The typical Fiat 55 in our data has covered around
108,058 miles.
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