Fiat Unknown (2003)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 13.1% first-time pass rate

2003 Fiat Unknown

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2003 Fiat Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 66.9% below UK average
13.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
42,324
typical mileage
28,424–81,939 middle half
1.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Fiat Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (73%) 99 3.6% 0.16
Petrol (15%) 20 0% 0
Diesel (11%) 15 86.9% 0.47
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Fiat Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

28,424
low mileage
42,324
typical
81,939
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Fiat Unknown vehicles fall between 28,424 and 81,939 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
0.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Fiat Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 50%
    Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
  • 42.9%
    Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
  • 35.7%
    Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
  • 28.6%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 28.6%
    Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 28.6%
    Offside Headlamp aim too low
  • 21.4%
    Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 21.4%
    Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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