FIAT 500 MOT Pass Rate
72.1% of 109,688 FIAT 500 MOT tests pass.
The 500's pass rate of 72.1% is in line with the average across all FIAT models, at 73.0%.
The FIAT 500 passes 72.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FIAT 500 tested at 3–6 years pass 87.8% of the time, compared with just 63.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 87.8% | 9,259 | 27,843 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.4% | 39,290 | 47,029 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.5% | 51,140 | 67,571 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.2% | 9,996 | 86,273 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500
The most common reason the FIAT 500 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 59.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 59.5% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.0% | not working |
| Brakes | 28.5% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 21.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 2.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | inscription illegible |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT PANDA — 68.0% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.4% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.3% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.8% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 79.0% pass rate
- FIAT 500C — 71.7% pass rate