Fiat Fullback reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults

1,266 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used in 2017 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Fiat Fullback cars first used in 2017 had an MOT pass rate within the margin of error of the average for their age.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

80.4%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 78.1% to 82.5%.

Fiat Fullback, all years80.4%
Same-age average, all vehicles78.2%

In 2025, 80.4% of the 1,266 initial MOT tests on Fiat Fullback cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 78.2%. That is about average: the difference from the same-age average is within the margin of error.

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Fiat Fullback MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2017age 8		1,26677,000	80.4%±2.3	+2.2 ptsall: 78.2%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Fullback problems at the MOT

Share of the 248 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics46.8%
Brakes28.2%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors22.2%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

What to check when viewing a Fullback

Based on the areas where Fiat Fullback MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 46.8% of failed Fullback tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Brakes
In 28.2% of failed Fullback tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 22.2% of failed Fullback tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers and check the blades clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Fiat Fullback questions

Is the Fiat Fullback reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 80.4% of initial MOT tests on Fiat Fullback cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 78.2%. That is about average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Fiat Fullback problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 46.8% of failed tests), brakes (in 28.2% of failed tests) and windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 22.2% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 8-year-old Fiat Fullback?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Fiat Fullback cars first used in 2017, about 8 years old, had a median of 77,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Fullback's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Fiat Fullback

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Fiat models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Fiat Fullback cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count