Fiat Adria Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Adria reliable? We analysed 4,716 real MOT tests across 808 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Adria is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Adria.
Fiat Adria Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Adria. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Adria MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Adria to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Adria Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Adria owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Adria MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Adria year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148 | 91.2% | 7,900 | 12,696 | 18,303 |
| 2020 | 217 | 89.4% | 7,687 | 11,416 | 16,135 |
| 2019 | 866 | 89.7% | 8,353 | 12,872 | 19,119 |
| 2018 | 945 | 92.8% | 9,774 | 14,460 | 20,514 |
| 2017 | 1,258 | 91.0% | 11,047 | 17,138 | 25,450 |
| 2016 | 768 | 90.2% | 13,817 | 20,600 | 29,292 |
| 2015 | 177 | 87.6% | 17,013 | 22,451 | 33,250 |
| 2013 | 81 | 90.1% | 17,888 | 25,308 | 41,228 |
| 2007 | 58 | 81.0% | 20,564 | 31,098 | 48,087 |
How Long Does a Fiat Adria Last?
Based on 808 Fiat Adria vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Adria Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Adria MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Adria
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.8% MOT pass rate from 945 tests
81.0% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Adria is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 945 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Adria Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Adria THIS CAR | 90.3% | 4,716 | 16,252 mi | 13 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Lexus GS250 | 88.6% | 1,639 | 54,333 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Adria outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat AdriaShould you buy a used Fiat Adria?
The Fiat Adria has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 4,716 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Adria owner drives around 2,636 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Adria models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.