MOT reliability
Fiat Esprit
5 vehicles · 101 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Fiat Esprit vehicles and 101 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Esprit has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,294 miles.
5
Vehicles
101
MOT tests
3,526
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Esprit problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Esprit MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes11%
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Visibility10%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering3%
Fiat Esprit pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Fiat Esprit MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Esprit MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (13 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (4 times)
- bonnet release cable by passed (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
Fiat Esprit pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 42,531 |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 69% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 26 | 62% | 86,571 |
| 2003 | 2 | 46 | 72% | 64,038 |
Fiat Esprit reliability FAQ
Across 5 Fiat Esprit vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Esprit MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Fiat Esprit in our data has covered around
64,294 miles.
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