Fiat Carado
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 476 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
476
Model Years
2015 to 2020
Years Covered
6
About the Fiat Carado
The Fiat Carado was MOT tested 476 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2015 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 24,867 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 15,687 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Carado performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Fiat range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Questions about the Fiat Carado
Is the Fiat Carado reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2015 to 2020), the Fiat Carado averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 476 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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