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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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Data last updated: · Based on 4,716 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
16,252mi
Annual Mileage
2,636mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
13yrs

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.

91.2%
2021
89.4%
2020
89.7%
2019
92.8%
2018
91%
2017
90.2%
2016
87.6%
2015
90.1%
2013
81%
2007

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.

Low usage
1,458 mi/yr
Typical
2,636 mi/yr
Average
3,242 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,191 mi/yr

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.

Average
6.7 years
Median
7.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
13 years

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.

Median
16,252 mi
75th Percentile
24,506 mi
95th Percentile
44,288 mi
Max Recorded
127,769 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Adria

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

92.8% MOT pass rate from 945 tests

Year to avoid
2007

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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Should 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.

Fiat Adria — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Adria reliable?
Based on 4,716 MOT tests, the Fiat Adria has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Adria?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat Adria do per year?
The typical Fiat Adria does around 2,636 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Adria last?
Most Fiat Adria models stay on UK roads for around 13 years based on our analysis of 808 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Adria?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat Adria?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Adria is 2018 with a 92.8% pass rate across 945 tests.