Fiat Strada Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Strada reliable? We analysed 1,404 real MOT tests across 209 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Strada is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Strada.
Fiat Strada Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Strada. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Strada MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Strada to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Strada Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Strada fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Strada Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Strada owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Strada MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Strada year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 122 | 77.9% | 40,142 | 47,579 | 70,993 |
| 1987 | 197 | 74.6% | 61,635 | 91,817 | 104,497 |
| 1986 | 154 | 76.6% | 61,231 | 86,922 | 92,108 |
| 1985 | 238 | 76.5% | 58,892 | 74,694 | 87,932 |
| 1984 | 335 | 74.0% | 49,958 | 63,930 | 91,432 |
| 1983 | 139 | 74.8% | 28,172 | 53,989 | 73,811 |
| 1982 | 76 | 90.8% | 28,171 | 36,888 | 53,436 |
| 1979 | 78 | 65.4% | 29,363 | 45,809 | 68,715 |
How Long Does a Fiat Strada Last?
Based on 209 Fiat Strada vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Strada Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Strada 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 Strada
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 76 tests
65.4% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Strada is 1982, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 76 tests. The 1979 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Strada Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Strada THIS CAR | 75.5% | 1,404 | 65,952 mi | 47 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 |
| Yamaha Xv 535 | 85.2% | 1,273 | 15,035 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Strada sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat StradaShould you buy a used Fiat Strada?
The Fiat Strada has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 1,404 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 Strada are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (60 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (52), and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (47). 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 Strada owner drives around 390 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 Strada models stay on UK roads for around 47 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.