MOT reliability
Fiat Topolino
20 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Fiat Topolino vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Topolino has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,238 miles.
20
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
1,272
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Topolino problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Topolino MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Brakes1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
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Steering1%
Fiat Topolino pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Fiat Topolino MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Topolino MOT tests:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- General condition represents age of vehicle (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
Fiat Topolino pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 45,335 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 54,615 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 10,303 |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 41,576 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 4,637 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 63,994 |
| 1980 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 82,085 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 56,234 |
| 1954 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 15,531 |
| 1953 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 89,483 |
| 1950 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 33,852 |
| 1948 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 68,594 |
| 1939 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 31,391 |
| 1938 | 4 | 24 | 88% | 45,397 |
| 1937 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 26,581 |
Fiat Topolino reliability FAQ
Across 20 Fiat Topolino vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Topolino MOT issues are:
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Oil leak; Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a).
The typical Fiat Topolino in our data has covered around
49,238 miles.
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