Fiat Mobilvetta Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Mobilvetta reliable? We analysed 712 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Mobilvetta is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, brakes imbalanced across an axle and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Mobilvetta.
Fiat Mobilvetta Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Mobilvetta. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Mobilvetta MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Mobilvetta to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Mobilvetta Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Mobilvetta fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Mobilvetta Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Mobilvetta owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Mobilvetta MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Mobilvetta year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | 100.0% | 6,410 | 9,060 | 12,904 |
| 2020 | 97 | 91.8% | 6,826 | 10,703 | 16,667 |
| 2019 | 111 | 90.1% | 8,396 | 14,222 | 18,044 |
| 2018 | 120 | 94.2% | 10,175 | 13,522 | 18,486 |
| 2017 | 122 | 87.7% | 8,407 | 11,700 | 17,350 |
| 1999 | 111 | 66.7% | 36,894 | 50,918 | 67,655 |
How Long Does a Fiat Mobilvetta Last?
Based on 141 Fiat Mobilvetta vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Mobilvetta Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Mobilvetta 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 Mobilvetta
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
100.0% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
66.7% MOT pass rate from 111 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Mobilvetta is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 100.0% across 64 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Mobilvetta Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Mobilvetta THIS CAR | 86.5% | 712 | 15,680 mi | 27 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 |
| Ford Fiesta St-line | 85.9% | 658 | 47,314 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Mobilvetta outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Mobilvetta has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.5% across 712 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Fiat Mobilvetta are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (7 recorded failures), brakes imbalanced across an axle (5), and brake binding (5). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Mobilvetta owner drives around 2,066 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 Mobilvetta models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.