2016 Fiat Fiorino: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Fiat Fiorinos, from 493 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 493 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Fiat Fiorinos than on all cars registered in 2016.
- Shock absorbers3.3× usualFiat Fiorino14.2% All 2016 cars4.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.3%, against 0.9% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £200–£300 (pair, average rear to front) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.
- Coil springs2.8× usualFiat Fiorino11.6% All 2016 cars4.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.7%, against 2.5% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
- Engine oil leaks3.3× usualFiat Fiorino9.3% All 2016 cars2.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£600 our estimateAt the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
- Number plate lights3× usualFiat Fiorino9.7% All 2016 cars3.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 0.9% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £5–£40 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Windscreen3× usualFiat Fiorino7.1% All 2016 cars2.4%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£300 our estimateAt the viewing: Check for chips or cracks in the driver's view.
By area
The share of 2016 Fiat Fiorino MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres39% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension37% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics25% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes19% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors13% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks11% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 492 | Tyres 32% |
| 2021 | 626 | Tyres 32% |
| 2020 | 410 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 804 | Tyres 32% |
| 2018 | 389 | Tyres 36% |
| 2017 | 405 | Tyres 35% |
| 2015 | 701 | Tyres 40% |
| 2014 | 820 | Suspension 42% |
| 2013 | 768 | Suspension 42% |
| 2012 | 629 | Suspension 44% |
| 2011 | 687 | Suspension 48% |
| 2010 | 485 | Suspension 56% |
| 2009 | 198 | Suspension 52% |
| 2008 | 113 | Suspension 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2016 Fiat Fiorinos registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score