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

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93.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.6%

vs Fiat Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Sunlight — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Sunlight has an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, which is 8.6 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sunlight is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2021

Based on 45 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

17k mi

2020

Based on 118 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.0%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

2019

Based on 188 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

2018

Based on 222 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

2017

Based on 127 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.8%

2016

Based on 50 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.7%

0

Based on 310 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Nearside

6.7%

Front Offside

2.2%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Other Fiat Models

Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

Fiat Croma

87.5% pass rate

Fiat Barchetta

76.6% pass rate

Fiat Marea

81.2% pass rate

Fiat Hymer

92.8% pass rate

Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev

92.2% pass rate

Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-jet Ii

90.6% pass rate

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 Sunlight

Fiat Sunlight — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Sunlight MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Sunlight?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Sunlight is 93.6% 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 Sunlight?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat Sunlight reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, the Fiat Sunlight 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 Sunlight?
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 Sunlight?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Sunlight: 16,769 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sunlight to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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