2016 Fiat Fullback · 1,159 MOT tests
2016 Fiat Fullback reliability
2016 Fiat Fullbacks fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Fullback years (1,159 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fullbacks: 17.5%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fullbacks: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 75,282
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,159
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.7% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat Fullback
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Brakes6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension2.6%
- Tyres1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.19%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.47%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.95%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.45%) · Shock absorber casing slightly damaged (3.28%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (1.81%)
Other years
Every Fiat Fullback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Fiat Fullback reliable?
2016 Fiat Fullbacks fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Fullback years (1,159 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat Fullback MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.14% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.19% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat Fullback have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat Fullback shows 75,282 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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