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

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84.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.1%

vs Fiat Avg

7

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Fiat Palio — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Palio has an average MOT pass rate of 84.9%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Palio is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2003

Based on 130 vehicles

84.6%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2002

Based on 101 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2001

Based on 169 vehicles

82.8%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2000

Based on 503 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

1999

Based on 355 vehicles

82.8%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

1998

Based on 492 vehicles

85.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

1997

Based on 51 vehicles

84.3%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

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81.2% pass rate

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92.8% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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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 Palio

Fiat Palio — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Palio MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Palio?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Palio is 84.9% 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 Palio?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat Palio reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.9%, the Fiat Palio is rated as "Good" 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 Palio?
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 Palio?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Palio: 100,656 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Palio to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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