Fiat Carado Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Carado reliable? We analysed 1,925 real MOT tests across 336 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Carado is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Carado.
Fiat Carado Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Carado. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Carado MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Carado to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Carado Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Carado owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Carado MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Carado year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 192 | 89.6% | 8,753 | 13,428 | 19,236 |
| 2019 | 344 | 91.3% | 8,632 | 15,296 | 22,162 |
| 2018 | 412 | 87.4% | 9,892 | 16,862 | 26,612 |
| 2017 | 445 | 90.6% | 9,872 | 15,399 | 23,760 |
| 2016 | 195 | 94.9% | 11,204 | 19,094 | 26,748 |
| 2015 | 234 | 88.0% | 15,840 | 21,854 | 27,795 |
How Long Does a Fiat Carado Last?
Based on 336 Fiat Carado vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Carado Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Carado 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 Carado
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.9% MOT pass rate from 195 tests
87.4% MOT pass rate from 412 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Carado is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.9% across 195 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Carado Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Carado THIS CAR | 90.0% | 1,925 | 16,783 mi | 11 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 |
| Audi A4 Ultra SE Technik TDI | 89% | 1,742 | 94,710 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Carado outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat CaradoShould you buy a used Fiat Carado?
The Fiat Carado has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% across 1,925 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Carado owner drives around 2,414 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 Carado models stay on UK roads for around 11 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.