Fiat Benimar Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Benimar reliable? We analysed 3,743 real MOT tests across 705 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Benimar is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Benimar.
Fiat Benimar Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Benimar. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Benimar MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Benimar to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Benimar Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Benimar owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Benimar MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Benimar year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 50 | 96.0% | 4,000 | 5,556 | 9,188 |
| 2021 | 130 | 93.1% | 6,988 | 9,058 | 11,297 |
| 2020 | 228 | 92.1% | 6,687 | 9,446 | 13,281 |
| 2019 | 857 | 93.2% | 7,558 | 11,397 | 16,516 |
| 2018 | 969 | 89.8% | 8,061 | 12,420 | 18,501 |
| 2017 | 1,057 | 92.1% | 8,931 | 13,213 | 19,781 |
| 2016 | 95 | 87.4% | 12,340 | 18,078 | 25,324 |
| 2015 | 61 | 96.7% | 15,971 | 20,586 | 30,018 |
| 2000 | 56 | 67.9% | 34,350 | 42,663 | 65,092 |
How Long Does a Fiat Benimar Last?
Based on 705 Fiat Benimar vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Benimar Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Benimar 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 Benimar
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.7% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
67.9% MOT pass rate from 56 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Benimar is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.7% across 61 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Benimar Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Benimar THIS CAR | 90.8% | 3,743 | 12,715 mi | 26 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 |
| Honda H100 | 77.5% | 5,207 | 19,164 mi | 46 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Benimar outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat BenimarShould you buy a used Fiat Benimar?
The Fiat Benimar has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 3,743 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Benimar owner drives around 2,186 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 Benimar models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.