2019 Fiat Carado — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 309 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Fiat Carado, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 12 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.2% | 10 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 2 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 3 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Reversing lamps | 3 |
| 6 | Washers | 2 |
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 | 12.0% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 279 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 81 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 72 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 79 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Carado
Before buying a 2019 Fiat Carado, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.2% 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.
- Brakes (2.6% 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 2019 Fiat Carados pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 309 2019 Fiat Carado MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Carado?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).
Does the 2019 Carado get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 309 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.