Fiat Autocruise Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Autocruise reliable? We analysed 1,806 real MOT tests across 205 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Autocruise is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Autocruise.
Fiat Autocruise Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Autocruise. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Autocruise MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Autocruise to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Autocruise Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Autocruise fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Autocruise Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Autocruise owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Autocruise MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Autocruise year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 169 | 92.3% | 10,918 | 16,512 | 22,296 |
| 2016 | 339 | 91.4% | 12,358 | 17,537 | 27,814 |
| 2015 | 533 | 91.6% | 12,878 | 20,316 | 28,951 |
| 2014 | 314 | 90.4% | 16,500 | 22,950 | 31,092 |
| 2013 | 243 | 88.5% | 15,208 | 22,067 | 30,971 |
| 2012 | 70 | 87.1% | 18,050 | 24,264 | 33,427 |
How Long Does a Fiat Autocruise Last?
Based on 205 Fiat Autocruise vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Autocruise Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Autocruise 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 Autocruise
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.3% MOT pass rate from 169 tests
87.1% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Autocruise is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 169 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Autocruise Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Autocruise THIS CAR | 90.6% | 1,806 | 20,478 mi | 14 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 |
| Kawasaki Kle 650 Fkfa | 93.2% | 678 | 7,538 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Autocruise outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Autocruise has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 1,806 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too low with 5 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Fiat Autocruise owner drives around 2,142 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 Autocruise models stay on UK roads for around 14 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.