MOT reliability
Fiat Tempra ds
273 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate
Based on 273 Fiat Tempra ds vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Tempra ds has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,583 miles.
273
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
6,410
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Tempra ds problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Tempra ds MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Fiat Tempra ds pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 43% |
| 12 | 10 | 60% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (270), Petrol (3)
Most common Fiat Tempra ds MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Tempra ds MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
- oil level low (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) (1 times)
Fiat Tempra ds pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 138,150 |
| 1994 | 5 | 22 | 59% | 126,670 |
Fiat Tempra ds reliability FAQ
Across 273 Fiat Tempra ds vehicles in our MOT data,
56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Tempra ds MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8).
The typical Fiat Tempra ds in our data has covered around
128,583 miles.
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