MOT reliability
Fiat Active
4 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Fiat Active vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Active has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,978 miles.
4
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
8,707
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Active problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Active MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes5%
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Steering3%
Fiat Active pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Fiat Active MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Active MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Fiat Active pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 86,184 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 75% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 20 | 55% | 127,567 |
Fiat Active reliability FAQ
Across 4 Fiat Active vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Active MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.
The typical Fiat Active in our data has covered around
99,978 miles.
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