Lancia Fulvia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lancia Fulvia car check
Is the Lancia Fulvia reliable? We analysed 3,282 real MOT tests across 534 vehicles to find out.
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The Lancia Fulvia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, brake binding and subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lancia Fulvia.
Lancia Fulvia Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lancia Fulvia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lancia Fulvia MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lancia Fulvia to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lancia Fulvia Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lancia Fulvia fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lancia Fulvia Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lancia Fulvia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lancia Fulvia MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lancia Fulvia year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 82 | 74.4% | 26,420 | 51,257 | 70,847 |
| 2015 | 103 | 77.7% | 27,162 | 48,004 | 61,967 |
| 1997 | 55 | 81.8% | 48,961 | 59,472 | 76,336 |
| 1976 | 111 | 73.0% | 37,286 | 59,436 | 69,452 |
| 1975 | 164 | 80.5% | 62,666 | 76,972 | 92,302 |
| 1974 | 215 | 78.6% | 50,642 | 65,012 | 80,556 |
| 1973 | 379 | 79.4% | 44,660 | 60,587 | 78,786 |
| 1972 | 823 | 78.3% | 23,814 | 48,719 | 75,336 |
| 1971 | 305 | 75.7% | 26,167 | 52,366 | 74,082 |
| 1970 | 137 | 81.8% | 66,024 | 75,602 | 89,733 |
| 1969 | 146 | 82.2% | 41,544 | 58,124 | 91,459 |
| 1968 | 117 | 79.5% | 59,912 | 76,007 | 93,192 |
| 1967 | 79 | 77.2% | 53,846 | 64,126 | 82,139 |
| 1966 | 62 | 75.8% | 25,545 | 52,364 | 66,000 |
How Long Does a Lancia Fulvia Last?
Based on 534 Lancia Fulvia vehicles on UK roads.
Lancia Fulvia Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lancia Fulvia 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 Lancia Fulvia
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.2% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
73.0% MOT pass rate from 111 tests
The best year to buy a used Lancia Fulvia is 1969, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.2% across 146 tests. The 1976 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lancia Fulvia Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancia Fulvia THIS CAR | 78.3% | 3,282 | 58,178 mi | 60 yrs |
| Lancia Delta | 76.1% | 16,262 | 105,762 mi | 39 yrs |
| Lancia Beta | 70.3% | 3,619 | 60,527 mi | 49 yrs |
| Lancia Thema | 69.6% | 2,292 | 114,309 mi | 40 yrs |
| Triumph T90 | 90.7% | 1,200 | 9,178 mi | 63 yrs |
Compared to the Lancia Delta (76.1% pass rate) and the Lancia Beta (70.3% pass rate), the Lancia Fulvia outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lancia FulviaShould you buy a used Lancia Fulvia?
The Lancia Fulvia has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.3% across 3,282 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 Lancia Fulvia are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (112 recorded failures), brake binding (95), and subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (55). 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 Lancia Fulvia owner drives around 518 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 Lancia Fulvia models stay on UK roads for around 60 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.