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Fiat Rapido Van Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat Rapido Van Auto reliable? We analysed 270 real MOT tests across 142 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 270 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.2%
Typical Mileage
12,532mi
Annual Mileage
3,225mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat Rapido Van Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Rapido Van Auto.

Fiat Rapido Van Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat Rapido Van Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat Rapido Van Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat Rapido Van Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

98.1%
2022
94%
2021

Fiat Rapido Van Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat Rapido Van Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2

Fiat Rapido Van Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat Rapido Van Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,620 mi/yr
Typical
3,225 mi/yr
Average
3,836 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,829 mi/yr

Fiat Rapido Van Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Rapido Van Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 53 98.1% 8,170 10,289 15,619
2021 134 94.0% 8,190 12,242 17,582

How Long Does a Fiat Rapido Van Auto Last?

Based on 142 Fiat Rapido Van Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Fiat Rapido Van Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Rapido Van Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
12,532 mi
75th Percentile
17,052 mi
95th Percentile
30,112 mi
Max Recorded
60,018 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Rapido Van Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

98.1% MOT pass rate from 53 tests

Year to avoid
2021

94.0% MOT pass rate from 134 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Rapido Van Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.1% across 53 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.0% — 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 Van Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat Rapido Van Auto THIS CAR 95.2% 270 12,532 mi — 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 Q3 S Line Edition TDI 95.7% 420 55,738 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Rapido Van Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Rapido Van Auto?

The Fiat Rapido Van Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.2% across 270 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat Rapido Van Auto 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 Rapido Van Auto owner drives around 3,225 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.

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.

Fiat Rapido Van Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Rapido Van Auto reliable?
Based on 270 MOT tests, the Fiat Rapido Van Auto has a 95.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Rapido Van Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat Rapido Van Auto do per year?
The typical Fiat Rapido Van Auto does around 3,225 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Rapido Van Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Rapido Van Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat Rapido Van Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Rapido Van Auto is 2022 with a 98.1% pass rate across 53 tests.