2017 Fiat Fullback · 4,610 MOT tests
2017 Fiat Fullback reliability
2017 Fiat Fullbacks fail 17% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Fullback years (4,610 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fullbacks: 17.5%)
- 17%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fullbacks: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 59,563
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,610
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.5% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Fiat Fullback
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.5%
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Tyres2.2%
- Suspension1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.41%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.02%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.52%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.86%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.69%)
Other years
Every Fiat Fullback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Fiat Fullback reliable?
2017 Fiat Fullbacks fail 17% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Fullback years (4,610 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat Fullback MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.86% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.41% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat Fullback have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat Fullback shows 59,563 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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