Fiat Rapido Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Rapido reliable? We analysed 2,767 real MOT tests across 234 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Rapido is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Rapido.
Fiat Rapido Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Rapido. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Rapido MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Rapido to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Rapido Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Rapido fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Rapido Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Rapido owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Rapido MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Rapido year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88 | 90.9% | 11,766 | 16,314 | 21,842 |
| 2018 | 108 | 91.7% | 10,287 | 15,388 | 18,966 |
| 2017 | 152 | 89.5% | 13,006 | 18,568 | 24,958 |
| 2016 | 86 | 90.7% | 12,484 | 18,452 | 24,842 |
| 2015 | 64 | 85.9% | 15,856 | 25,184 | 34,615 |
| 2012 | 98 | 84.7% | 22,395 | 32,044 | 41,375 |
| 2011 | 206 | 89.3% | 16,178 | 24,887 | 36,896 |
| 2010 | 150 | 92.7% | 17,727 | 26,738 | 43,354 |
| 2009 | 246 | 80.1% | 21,542 | 33,856 | 47,694 |
| 2008 | 326 | 85.0% | 21,305 | 32,896 | 43,625 |
| 2007 | 298 | 81.2% | 24,062 | 35,197 | 48,436 |
| 2006 | 123 | 83.7% | 21,505 | 33,044 | 45,562 |
| 2005 | 165 | 79.4% | 23,883 | 35,048 | 47,604 |
| 2004 | 237 | 80.2% | 22,574 | 34,535 | 47,199 |
| 2003 | 64 | 70.3% | 33,539 | 52,179 | 67,870 |
| 2002 | 111 | 73.9% | 39,249 | 53,783 | 70,885 |
| 2000 | 59 | 62.7% | 42,928 | 52,263 | 65,447 |
How Long Does a Fiat Rapido Last?
Based on 234 Fiat Rapido vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Rapido Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Rapido 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 Rapido
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.7% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
62.7% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Rapido is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.7% across 150 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Rapido Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Rapido THIS CAR | 84.0% | 2,767 | 29,552 mi | 26 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 |
| Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 | 86.5% | 1,543 | 7,385 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Rapido outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat RapidoShould you buy a used Fiat Rapido?
The Fiat Rapido has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 2,767 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 Rapido are headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (16 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (16), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (15). 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 Rapido owner drives around 2,497 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 Rapido models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.