Fiat Pilote Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Pilote reliable? We analysed 1,353 real MOT tests across 243 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Pilote is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Pilote.
Fiat Pilote Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Pilote. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Pilote MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Pilote to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Pilote Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Pilote fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Pilote Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Pilote owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Pilote MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Pilote year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112 | 96.4% | 6,812 | 10,590 | 16,070 |
| 2020 | 78 | 87.2% | 7,646 | 12,753 | 16,672 |
| 2019 | 192 | 92.7% | 8,880 | 12,786 | 19,036 |
| 2018 | 190 | 91.6% | 10,295 | 15,477 | 23,801 |
| 2017 | 103 | 87.4% | 11,269 | 16,099 | 23,502 |
| 2016 | 223 | 85.7% | 14,668 | 21,458 | 29,779 |
| 2015 | 79 | 89.9% | 18,485 | 23,445 | 32,057 |
| 2014 | 95 | 83.2% | 16,913 | 23,502 | 32,709 |
| 2013 | 51 | 80.4% | 21,811 | 31,209 | 35,803 |
How Long Does a Fiat Pilote Last?
Based on 243 Fiat Pilote vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Pilote Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Pilote 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 Pilote
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.4% MOT pass rate from 112 tests
80.4% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Pilote is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.4% across 112 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Pilote Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Pilote THIS CAR | 88.2% | 1,353 | 18,236 mi | 13 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 |
| Piaggio Gts | 87.8% | 993 | 13,488 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Pilote outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat PiloteShould you buy a used Fiat Pilote?
The Fiat Pilote has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 1,353 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside with 5 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Fiat Pilote owner drives around 2,654 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 Pilote models stay on UK roads for around 13 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.