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Fiat Sunlight

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 500 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

500

Model Years

2016 to 2021

Years Covered

6

About the Fiat Sunlight

The Fiat Sunlight was MOT tested 500 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2016 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. 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 (2016) averages 24,714 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 10,871 miles.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Sunlight performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Fiat range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2287cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,281
Per month£190/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 2021 details

How reliable is the Fiat Sunlight?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)
vs Fiat brand average+8% (83% avg)

Fiat Sunlight by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202188%4810,871 mi
202096%7813,369 mi
201991%11722,258 mi
201891%14221,887 mi
201791%8123,995 mi
201691%3424,714 mi

Questions about the Fiat Sunlight

Is the Fiat Sunlight reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (2016 to 2021), the Fiat Sunlight averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 500 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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