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

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90.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.6%

vs Fiat Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Hobby — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Hobby has an average MOT pass rate of 90.6%, which is 5.6 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Hobby is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Fiat Hobby, 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 Hobby performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 77 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

2018

Based on 55 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2017

Based on 42 vehicles

83.3%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

40.6%

0

Based on 102 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside Upper

3.9%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Fiat Hobby

Fiat Hobby — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Hobby MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Hobby?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Hobby is 90.6% 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 Hobby?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat Hobby reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.6%, the Fiat Hobby 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 Hobby?
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 Hobby?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Hobby: 28,773 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Hobby to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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