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

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.6%

vs Fiat Avg

10

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Pilote — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Pilote has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 9.6 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Pilote is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Pilote fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Pilote for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

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

2021

Based on 50 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

15k mi

2020

Based on 69 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.3%

Mileage at 3yr

14k mi

2019

Based on 106 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.5%

Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

2018

Based on 91 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

2017

Based on 38 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2016

Based on 73 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2015

Based on 31 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2010

Based on 63 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

2008

Based on 54 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

0

Based on 158 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Pilote

The most common reasons a Fiat Pilote fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

23.2%
Fiat Pilote Common Faults & Repair Costs

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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 Pilote

Fiat Pilote — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Pilote MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Pilote?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Pilote is 94.6% 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 Pilote?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Pilote are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (23.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Pilote reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Fiat Pilote 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 Pilote?
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 Pilote?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Pilote: 15,118 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pilote to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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