Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Fiat Fiorino?

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 2014 Fiat Fiorino?

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 2014 Fiat Fiorino?

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.

How many 2014 Fiat Fiorino vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

51% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Fiat Fiorino reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,236 vehicles, the 2014 Fiat Fiorino has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Fiat Fiorino?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Fiat Fiorino are: Oil leak, but not excessive (70.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (65.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (63.6% 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 2014 Fiat Fiorino?

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 Fiorino (2014)

1,236 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75% first-time pass rate

2014 Fiat Fiorino

CarHunch analysed 1,236 real MOT records for the 2014 Fiat Fiorino. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Fiat Fiorino falls 5 percentage points below the UK average first-time pass rate at 75.0%, which is a concern—but the real red flag is that half of all vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting systemic issues worth investigating before purchase. Virtually the entire sample is diesel, so there's no meaningful fuel-type comparison.

At just under 72,000 miles median mileage, these vans have covered reasonable distance for their age, yet they're racking up nearly 2.8 failures and 13 advisories per test on average, pointing to accumulating wear and design weaknesses rather than isolated problems. Check the full MOT history of any 2014 Fiorino you're considering, and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the specific defects that trigger dangerous ratings in this model.

The 2014 Fiat Fiorino has a decent first-time pass rate (75%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

50.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.79

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 55k–96k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 13 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,236 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 1,236 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 70.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Tyre wear 65.8%

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

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

Suspension & steering 27.4%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 25%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Lighting 14.5%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 1,236 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 50.5% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,235	75%	2.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 17,342 Fiat Fiorino vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 67.5%

11,699

Blue 11.3%

1,959

Red 9.1%

1,579

Silver 6.6%

1,147

Black 2.1%

361

Green 1.2%

207

Grey 0.7%

123

Orange 0.5%

Multi-colour 0.5%

Yellow 0.3%

Beige 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Fiat Fiorino 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.

71,656

typical

55,045

low mileage

96,497

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Fiat Fiorino vehicles fall between 55,045 and 96,497 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 55,045 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.

✓ 55,045–96,497 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Fiat Fiorinos sit.

⚠ Over 130,270 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Fiat Fiorino — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2014 Fiat Fiorinos are still active.

795 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.79

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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