Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Fiat Roller Team?

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 2016 Fiat Roller Team?

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 2016 Fiat Roller Team?

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 2016 Fiat Roller Team reliable?

Based on MOT data from 306 vehicles, the 2016 Fiat Roller Team has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Fiat Roller Team?

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 Roller Team (2016)

306 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Fiat Roller Team

CarHunch analysed 306 real MOT records for the 2016 Fiat Roller Team. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 306 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2016 Fiat Roller Team passes its MOT significantly more often than the UK average—87.4% versus 80%—making it a reliably sound choice for buyers, and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 8.5% across the fleet. This is a well-maintained cohort with genuinely low failure rates.

These vehicles are running light mileage for their age at a median of just over 20,000 miles, which explains much of the strong pass performance; they're not being thrashed. The average of 1.08 failures and 3.1 advisories per test suggests owners are catching small issues before they become serious, so have a pre-purchase inspection done to identify any advisories that need addressing before you commit.

The 2016 Fiat Roller Team passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

87.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.09

Over 7.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.1 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 306 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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Based on MOT data from 306 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,340 Fiat Roller Team vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 99.6%

3,327

Grey 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Fiat Roller Team 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.

20,386

typical

13,278

low mileage

27,741

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Fiat Roller Team vehicles fall between 13,278 and 27,741 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,278 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.

✓ 13,278–27,741 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Fiat Roller Teams sit.

⚠ Over 37,450 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Fiat Roller Team — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Fiat Roller Teams are still on the road.

Strong survival — 276 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.09

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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