Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Fiat Adria reliable?

Based on MOT data from 179 vehicles, the 2019 Fiat Adria has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Fiat Adria?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Fiat Adria are: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (8.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (6.8% 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 2019 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 (2019)

179 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2019 Fiat Adria

CarHunch analysed 179 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Fiat Adria is a reliable performer, with a first-time pass rate of 91.7% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 3.9% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The diesel variant (which accounts for virtually all examples here) maintains that strong 91.8% pass rate, suggesting consistent build quality across the cohort.

These vehicles are running at sensible mileages for their age, with a median of 12,971 miles, and they're averaging just 0.44 failures per test, indicating minimal structural or safety issues. When you do see an MOT advisory, it's typically minor wear rather than anything concerning — so buy with confidence, but still budget for routine checks on suspension and minor trim items as the usual culprits.

We have limited data for the 2019 Fiat Adria — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.44

Over 4.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 9k–17k

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.

Wipers & washers 8.6%

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

Tyre wear 8.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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.

Lighting 5.4%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault · Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Offside Headlamp aim too low · …

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

Other issues 5%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Brake wear 2.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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 2019.

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

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	178	91.8%	0.44

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

12,971

typical

8,811

low mileage

17,461

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Fiat Adria vehicles fall between 8,811 and 17,461 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,811 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.

✓ 8,811–17,461 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Fiat Adrias sit.

⚠ Over 23,572 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Fiat Adria — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Fiat Adrias are still on the road.

Strong survival — 170 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.44

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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