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Fiat 127

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 30 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

60%

Total Tests

30

Model Year

1997

Years Covered

1

About the Fiat 127

The Fiat 127 was MOT tested 30 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1997), with an average pass rate of 60%. That's 22 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 127 is 23 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2500cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,806
Per month£234/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1997 details

How reliable is the Fiat 127?

vs average of all models-22% (82% avg)
vs Fiat brand average-23% (83% avg)

Fiat 127 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199760%30111,177 mi

Questions about the Fiat 127

Is the Fiat 127 reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1997), the Fiat 127 averages a 60% MOT pass rate, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 22 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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