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FIAT FIORINO (1999)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 30 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

63%

Total Tests (2024)

30

Avg Mileage

84,891 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,922

Is the 1999 FIAT FIORINO reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 19 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the FIAT brand average of 83%.

At 25 years old, 63% of FIAT FIORINOs from 1999 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 30 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 84,891 miles.

How does the 1999 FIAT FIORINO compare?

Rank among all 1999 cars353th out of 375(top 94%)
Rank among all FIAT models799th out of 818(top 98%)
vs national average-19% (82% avg)
vs 1999 cars average-12% (75% avg)
vs FIAT average-20% (83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 1999 FIAT FIORINO has 84,891 miles on the clock, which is significantly below the expected 185,000 miles for a 25-year-old car. Low-mileage examples may have spent time sitting unused, so check for issues like corroded brakes or perished rubber seals.

Best year to buy a FIAT FIORINO?

The most reliable year is the 2019 model with a 84% MOT pass rate, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 68%. The 1999 sits between the two at 63%.

How much does a 1999 FIAT FIORINO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1372cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£1,922
Per month£160/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

FIAT FIORINO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202084%21953,748 mi
201984%1,34753,633 mi
201880%67566,209 mi
201780%76479,674 mi
201674%92686,146 mi
201576%1,46093,063 mi
201474%1,723100,142 mi
201375%1,754111,290 mi
201274%1,406105,453 mi
201173%1,576123,296 mi
201071%1,175128,251 mi
200973%477121,791 mi
200868%263124,909 mi
199963%3084,891 mi

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About the 1999 FIAT FIORINO

The 1999 FIAT FIORINO is a small family car with a 1372cc petrol engine. 30 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 94% of 1999 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 84,891 miles at 25 years old, FIAT FIORINO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver. Very low mileage could mean the car has been garaged or used only for short trips, which can cause its own issues like battery drain and moisture buildup.

1999 FIAT FIORINO Fuel Costs

The 1372cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 1999 FIAT FIORINO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,922 (£160/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 63% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

FIAT FIORINO Reliability Trend

Newer FIAT FIORINOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

Buying a Used 1999 FIAT FIORINO

At 25 years old, the FIAT FIORINO is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 84%. Note: with only 30 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 1999 FIAT FIORINO

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: