2018 Fiat Fullback MOT pass rate: 86.8% (2,937 tests)
Is the 2018 Fullback getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88.6% +0.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 85.0% -1.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 86.7% +2.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Fullback
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 272 | 31.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 234 | 27.4% |
| 3 | Tyres | 111 | 13.0% |
| 4 | Suspension | 88 | 10.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 72 | 8.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 30 | 3.5% |
All Fullback years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3,808 | 86.6% | +2.6 pts | 67,606 |
| 2018 (this page) | 2,937 | 86.8% | +0.4 pts | 64,464 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Fiat Fullback reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 86.8% of their MOT tests (2,937 tests, 2023–2025), +0.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 64,464 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Fullback?
The median tested example shows 64,464 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.