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Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 reliable? We analysed 566 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 566 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.9%
Typical Mileage
11,720mi
Annual Mileage
2,180mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Benimar Mileo 282.

Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.4%
2019
91.4%
2018
89.9%
2017

Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,224 mi/yr
Typical
2,180 mi/yr
Average
2,625 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,519 mi/yr

Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 132 86.4% 7,924 11,894 15,814
2018 187 91.4% 7,400 12,489 19,314
2017 138 89.9% 7,864 11,985 21,282

How Long Does a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 Last?

Based on 129 Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.7 years
Median
6.0 years

Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
11,720 mi
75th Percentile
17,286 mi
95th Percentile
29,005 mi
Max Recorded
55,372 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Benimar Mileo 282

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

Best year
2018

91.4% MOT pass rate from 187 tests

Year to avoid
2019

86.4% MOT pass rate from 132 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 187 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.4% — 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 Mileo 282 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 THIS CAR 89.9% 566 11,720 mi — 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
Suzuki Gsxr 1000 RAM1 94.9% 195 3,430 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Benimar Mileo 282?

The Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 566 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 owner drives around 2,180 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.

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 Benimar Mileo 282 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 reliable?
Based on 566 MOT tests, the Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 has a 89.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 do per year?
The typical Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 does around 2,180 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Benimar Mileo 282?
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 Benimar Mileo 282?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Benimar Mileo 282 is 2018 with a 91.4% pass rate across 187 tests.