MOT reliability
Fiat Primero 301
23 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Fiat Primero 301 vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Primero 301 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,718 miles.
23
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
2,371
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Primero 301 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Primero 301 MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical42%
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Visibility33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Brakes17%
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Other12%
Fiat Primero 301 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 24 | 88% |
| 4 | 23 | 83% |
| 5 | 14 | 93% |
| 6 | 14 | 93% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (23)
Most common Fiat Primero 301 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Primero 301 MOT tests:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall, has two small bulges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres dated 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split right through and smearing drivers view. (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Fiat Primero 301 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,364 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 10,102 |
| 2021 | 4 | 10 | 80% | 11,277 |
| 2020 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 14,081 |
| 2019 | 9 | 48 | 85% | 22,888 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 18,396 |
Fiat Primero 301 reliability FAQ
Across 23 Fiat Primero 301 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Primero 301 MOT issues are:
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)); Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ; Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)).
The typical Fiat Primero 301 in our data has covered around
16,718 miles.
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