2018 Fiat Benimar — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 858 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Fiat Benimar, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.5% | 39 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 37 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 12 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 6 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 49 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 18 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 5 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 53 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.8% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 818 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 39 | 7.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 165 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 175 | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 179 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 169 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 170 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Benimar
Before buying a 2018 Fiat Benimar, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2018 Fiat Benimars pass their MOT?
93.6% of the 858 2018 Fiat Benimar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Fiat Benimar?
Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2018 Benimar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 7.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 858 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.