2018 Fiat Fullback · 3,538 MOT tests
2018 Fiat Fullback reliability
2018 Fiat Fullbacks fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Fullback years (3,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fullbacks: 17.5%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Fullbacks: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 55,466
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,538
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.9% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Fiat Fullback
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Tyres2.9%
- Suspension1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.02%
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 1.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.27%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.22%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 0.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.58%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.36%)
Other years
Every Fiat Fullback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Fiat Fullback reliable?
2018 Fiat Fullbacks fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Fullback years (3,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat Fullback MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.75% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat Fullback have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Fiat Fullback shows 55,466 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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