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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Carado. Check any Carado by registration number below.

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94.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.1%

vs Fiat Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Carado — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Carado has an average MOT pass rate of 94.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Carado is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Fiat Carado, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Carado performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 122 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

2019

Based on 172 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

1.0%

Mileage at 5yr

27k mi

2018

Based on 175 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

16.5%

Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

2017

Based on 152 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

2016

Based on 59 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

2015

Based on 70 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

4.5%

0

Based on 325 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.6%

Front Nearside

0.8%

Front Offside

0.8%

Fiat Carado — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Carado MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Carado?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Carado is 94.1% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Carado?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat Carado reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.1%, the Fiat Carado is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Carado?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Carado?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Carado: 17,717 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carado to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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