At a Glance
The Fiat Fiorino has 35 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Fiorino III (2007-2025) being the most affected generation and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 101K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Fiat Fiorino common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Fiat Fiorino generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Fiat Fiorino MOT Failures
Every reason Fiat Fiorino vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 11.87% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.63% |
| 3 | Tyre condition | 6.21% |
| 4 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.94% |
| 5 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.93% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.58% |
| 7 | Exhaust system fault | 3.93% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | 3.89% |
| 9 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.69% |
| 10 | Driveshaft fault | 3.18% |
| 11 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.97% |
| 12 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.92% |
| 13 | Headlamp fault | 2.43% |
| 14 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.30% |
| 15 | Fog lamp not working | 2.14% |
| 16 | Front lamp not working | 2.08% |
| 17 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.86% |
| 18 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.46% |
| 19 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.38% |
| 20 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.27% |
| 21 | Track rod end worn | 1.25% |
| 22 | Indicator fault | 1.13% |
| 23 | Horn not working | 0.94% |
| 24 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.86% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.79% |
| 26 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.79% |
| 27 | Steering rack fault | 0.79% |
| 28 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.77% |
| 29 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.73% |
| 30 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.71% |
| 31 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.69% |
| 32 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.67% |
| 33 | Rear suspension fault | 0.64% |
| 34 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.52% |
| 35 | ABS fault | 0.52% |
| 36 | Airbag warning light on | 0.51% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.47% |
| 38 | Position lamp not working | 0.47% |
| 39 | Rear lamp not working | 0.46% |
| 40 | Seat belt condition | 0.45% |
| 41 | Chassis condition | 0.45% |
| 42 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.44% |
| 43 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.40% |
| 44 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.34% |
| 45 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.32% |
| 46 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.31% |
| 47 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.29% |
| 48 | Electrical switch fault | 0.26% |
| 49 | Engine oil leak | 0.25% |
| 50 | Front suspension fault | 0.24% |
| 51 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.23% |
| 52 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.21% |
| 53 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.18% |
| 54 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.16% |
| 55 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.16% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.15% |
| 57 | Brake pedal fault | 0.15% |
| 58 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.14% |
| 59 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.14% |
| 60 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.14% |
| 61 | Front passenger door fault | 0.14% |
| 62 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.13% |
| 63 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.12% |
| 64 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.12% |
| 65 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.12% |
| 66 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 67 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 68 | Steering column fault | 0.09% |
| 69 | Steering free play excessive | 0.09% |
| 70 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.09% |
| 71 | Steering operation fault | 0.08% |
| 72 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 73 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.07% |
| 74 | Brake fluid leak | 0.07% |
| 75 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.06% |
| 77 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 78 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.06% |
| 79 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.06% |
| 80 | Driver seat fault | 0.06% |
| 81 | Steering lock fault | 0.06% |
| 82 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 83 | Brake caliper fault | 0.05% |
| 84 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 85 | Exhaust leak | 0.05% |
| 86 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 87 | Driver door fault | 0.05% |
| 88 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.05% |
| 89 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 90 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.04% |
| 91 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 93 | Passenger seat fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 95 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.04% |
| 96 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | CV joint worn | 0.03% |
| 98 | Driver airbag fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 100 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 101 | Spare wheel fault | 0.03% |
| 102 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 106 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.02% |
| 107 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 108 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Power steering ram fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Reversing lamp switch fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 113 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 115 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 116 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 117 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.01% |
| 119 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 122 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 123 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 124 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 125 | Drag link end worn | <0.01% |
| 126 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 128 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 151 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 154 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 156 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 161 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 163 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 166 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 168 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 169 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 170 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 174 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 175 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 175 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Fiat Fiorino MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Fiat Fiorino, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Fiat Fiorino problems?
Based on analysis of 101K Fiat Fiorino MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 35 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake hydraulic component worn". Tyres & Wheels is the most common problem category.
Which Fiat Fiorino generation has the most problems?
The Fiat Fiorino Fiorino III (2007-2025) (2007–2025) has the highest number of identified common problems (30). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Fiat Fiorino?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Fiat Fiorino owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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