Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Fiat Adria?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Fiat Adria?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Fiat Adria?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Fiat Adria reliable?

Based on MOT data from 179 vehicles, the 2017 Fiat Adria has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Fiat Adria?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Fiat Adria are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (19.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12.1% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Fiat Adria?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Adria (2017)

179 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2017 Fiat Adria

CarHunch analysed 179 real MOT records for the 2017 Fiat Adria. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Fiat Adria is a strong MOT performer, passing first time in 92.3% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—with a low dangerous defect rate of just 4.5%, making it a genuinely safe bet from a structural and safety standpoint. The median mileage of 16,546 miles is unusually low for a seven-year-old vehicle, suggesting these are lightly driven examples, which partly explains the high pass rate.

With only 0.61 failures per vehicle and 2.8 advisories on average, these Adrias rarely need major work, though the middling MOT score of 50 suggests they're fairly typical when minor issues do crop up. If you're considering one, prioritise a recent full-service history and a pre-purchase inspection to confirm those low mileage figures are genuine.

We have limited data for the 2017 Fiat Adria — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.61

Over 6.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

These stats describe 179 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 179 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 19.3%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Tyre wear 12.1%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Wipers & washers 7.5%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Lighting 6.2%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault · Rear fog lamp not working · Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Service brake efficiency below requirements

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 179 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Fiat Adria vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,546

typical

11,334

low mileage

23,842

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Fiat Adria vehicles fall between 11,334 and 23,842 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,334 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,334–23,842 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Fiat Adrias sit.

⚠ Over 32,186 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Fiat Adria — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Fiat Adrias are still on the road.

Strong survival — 160 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.61

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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