Fiat Tribute MOT Check

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

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88.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.6%

vs Fiat Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Tribute — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Tribute has an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tribute is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2016

Based on 170 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2015

Based on 115 vehicles

84.3%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

2014

Based on 106 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

3.1%

Mileage at 10yr

54k mi

2013

Based on 219 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 10yr

58k mi

2012

Based on 80 vehicles

77.5%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

32.0%

2011

Based on 74 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

10.0%

2010

Based on 109 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.1%

0

Based on 393 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

0.6%

Front

0.6%

Rear Offside Inner

0.6%

Other Fiat Models

Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

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87.5% pass rate

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76.6% pass rate

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81.2% pass rate

Fiat Hymer

92.8% pass rate

Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev

92.2% pass rate

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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 Tribute

Fiat Tribute — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Tribute MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Tribute?

The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Tribute is 88.6% 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 Tribute?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Fiat Tribute reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, the Fiat Tribute 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 Tribute?

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 Tribute?

Typical mileage for the Fiat Tribute: 93,840 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tribute to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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