Fiat Fullback Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Fullback reliable? We analysed 20,623 real MOT tests across 3,140 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Fullback is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Fullback.
Fiat Fullback Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Fullback. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Fullback MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Fullback to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Fullback Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat Fullback models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat Fullback Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Fullback owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Fullback MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Fullback year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,442 | 85.2% | 34,310 | 53,215 | 77,164 |
| 2018 | 6,240 | 85.6% | 36,520 | 55,128 | 78,094 |
| 2017 | 10,016 | 86.1% | 36,182 | 54,044 | 77,375 |
| 2016 | 2,715 | 82.9% | 43,962 | 65,530 | 91,661 |
How Long Does a Fiat Fullback Last?
Based on 3,140 Fiat Fullback vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Fullback Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Fullback 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 Fullback
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.1% MOT pass rate from 10,016 tests
82.9% MOT pass rate from 2,715 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Fullback is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.1% across 10,016 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Fullback Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Fullback THIS CAR | 85.4% | 20,623 | 56,052 mi | 10 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 |
| Nissan Gt-r | 92.1% | 31,465 | 32,174 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Fullback outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat FullbackShould you buy a used Fiat Fullback?
The Fiat Fullback has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 20,623 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat Fullback with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Fiat Fullback owner drives around 9,414 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 Fullback models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.