Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Fiat Adria reliable?

Based on MOT data from 162 vehicles, the 2018 Fiat Adria has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Fiat Adria?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 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 2018 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 (2018)

162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2018 Fiat Adria

CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Fiat Adria is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 94% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the 80% UK average—dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5% of vehicles. This is a low-mileage cohort averaging just 15,804 miles, which explains some of the strong results, but the 0.39 failures per vehicle and 1.3 advisories per vehicle still indicate these are mechanically sound cars for their age.

These are lightly-used examples, so you're looking at vehicles that haven't yet racked up serious wear; when you do inspect one, focus on the advisory items (typically minor issues like worn wipers or light corrosion) rather than structural problems. Before buying, request the full MOT history to confirm this pass-rate trend holds across multiple tests rather than relying on a single good result.

We have limited data for the 2018 Fiat Adria — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 5.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 11k–19k

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These stats describe 162 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 162 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 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 162 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 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.

14,489

typical

11,086

low mileage

18,807

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Fiat Adria vehicles fall between 11,086 and 18,807 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,086 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.

✓ 11,086–18,807 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Fiat Adrias sit.

⚠ Over 25,389 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Fiat Adria — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Fiat Adrias are still on the road.

Strong survival — 157 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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