MOT reliability
Fiat Elegance
2 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Fiat Elegance vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Elegance has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,333 miles.
2
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
2,159
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Elegance problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Elegance MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Brakes29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Fiat Elegance pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Fiat Elegance MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Elegance MOT tests:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front seat belt fraying (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- both front brake discs scored (1 times)
- offside front side light lamp slight loose (1 times)
Fiat Elegance pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 32,098 |
| 2003 | 1 | 24 | 88% | 60,568 |
Fiat Elegance reliability FAQ
Across 2 Fiat Elegance vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Elegance MOT issues are:
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b).
The typical Fiat Elegance in our data has covered around
46,333 miles.
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