Fiat Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Unknown reliable? We analysed 25,968 real MOT tests across 4,659 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Unknown.
Fiat Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Unknown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Unknown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 90.8% | 7,322 | 10,726 | 13,799 |
| 2022 | 377 | 91.2% | 7,881 | 11,923 | 16,893 |
| 2021 | 1,009 | 93.1% | 8,147 | 11,991 | 16,695 |
| 2020 | 1,696 | 90.3% | 8,399 | 12,730 | 19,128 |
| 2019 | 2,485 | 90.7% | 9,292 | 14,183 | 22,018 |
| 2018 | 2,346 | 91.0% | 9,997 | 15,284 | 23,486 |
| 2017 | 2,472 | 90.8% | 12,040 | 17,823 | 25,854 |
| 2016 | 2,691 | 90.4% | 12,790 | 19,871 | 28,972 |
| 2015 | 3,612 | 88.9% | 13,992 | 21,968 | 34,064 |
| 2014 | 4,372 | 85.4% | 14,092 | 23,393 | 37,540 |
| 2013 | 3,110 | 87.7% | 15,212 | 22,790 | 33,703 |
| 2012 | 144 | 85.4% | 23,614 | 34,223 | 48,466 |
| 2011 | 51 | 70.6% | 31,967 | 52,905 | 183,855 |
| 2009 | 84 | 84.5% | 25,330 | 37,639 | 56,786 |
| 2007 | 80 | 76.3% | 31,082 | 39,290 | 59,196 |
| 2004 | 64 | 75.0% | 40,103 | 59,605 | 98,172 |
| 2001 | 55 | 70.9% | 45,290 | 58,906 | 79,572 |
How Long Does a Fiat Unknown Last?
Based on 4,659 Fiat Unknown vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Unknown 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 Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.1% MOT pass rate from 1,009 tests
70.6% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Unknown is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 1,009 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Unknown THIS CAR | 88.8% | 25,968 | 19,022 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 |
| Lancia Delta | 76.1% | 16,262 | 105,762 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Unknown outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat UnknownShould you buy a used Fiat Unknown?
The Fiat Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 25,968 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Unknown owner drives around 2,543 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 Unknown 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.