2012 Fiat Fiorino · 2,654 MOT tests
2012 Fiat Fiorino reliability
2012 Fiat Fiorinos fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Fiorino years (2,654 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fiorinos: 39.3%)
- 41.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fiorinos: 39.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 95,206
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,654
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.1% of tests fail here (127% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Fiorino
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.3%
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.1%
- Brakes7.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 4.67%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Position lamp not working 4.45%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.37%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.56%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.76%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.6%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (3.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Fiat Fiorino reliable?
2012 Fiat Fiorinos fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Fiorino years (2,654 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Fiorino MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.9% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (4.67% of tests), position lamp not working (4.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Fiat Fiorino have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Fiat Fiorino shows 95,206 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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