MOT reliability
Fiat Argenta
711 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 711 Fiat Argenta vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Argenta has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,439 miles.
711
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
13,046
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Argenta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Argenta MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility4%
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Steering1%
Fiat Argenta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 9 | 56% |
| 4 | 8 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (691), Diesel (20)
Most common Fiat Argenta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Argenta MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded and clips (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- various side marker lights n/w (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear tyre (3 times)
- drivers window does not open. (2 times)
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged small mirror (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Battery insecure (2 times)
Fiat Argenta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 29 | 69% | 209,903 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 62,690 |
| 1984 | 3 | 19 | 68% | 61,781 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 74,610 |
| 1982 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 44,564 |
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 26,418 |
Fiat Argenta reliability FAQ
Across 711 Fiat Argenta vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Argenta MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Fuel Pipe/s corroded and clips ; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Fiat Argenta in our data has covered around
114,439 miles.
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