MOT reliability
Fiat Knaus
88 vehicles · 622 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 88 Fiat Knaus vehicles and 622 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Knaus has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,055 miles.
88
Vehicles
622
MOT tests
3,177
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Knaus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Knaus MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Brakes13%
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Visibility8%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
Fiat Knaus pass rate by age
How the Fiat Knaus's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 89 | 91% |
| 4 | 92 | 93% |
| 5 | 84 | 90% |
| 6 | 82 | 93% |
| 7 | 73 | 85% |
| 8 | 52 | 90% |
| 9 | 30 | 93% |
| 10 | 20 | 80% |
| 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 12 | 15 | 73% |
| 13 | 9 | 78% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (87), Petrol (1)
Most common Fiat Knaus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Knaus MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (14 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (13 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- engine covers fitted (4 times)
Fiat Knaus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 9,716 |
| 2021 | 5 | 12 | 92% | 22,044 |
| 2020 | 6 | 27 | 89% | 18,799 |
| 2019 | 17 | 84 | 94% | 19,153 |
| 2018 | 13 | 80 | 91% | 23,140 |
| 2017 | 17 | 120 | 92% | 34,492 |
| 2016 | 9 | 74 | 91% | 27,453 |
| 2015 | 3 | 28 | 86% | 36,446 |
| 2013 | 5 | 56 | 93% | 43,279 |
| 2012 | 3 | 41 | 78% | 32,067 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 72,693 |
| 2004 | 2 | 21 | 95% | 45,677 |
| 2001 | 1 | 29 | 72% | 69,983 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 74,006 |
| 1999 | 1 | 28 | 71% | 137,933 |
| 1990 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 180,636 |
Fiat Knaus reliability FAQ
Across 88 Fiat Knaus vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Knaus MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Fiat Knaus in our data has covered around
32,055 miles.
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