Fiat 500
MOT data from 455,896 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.1%. Average mileage at test: 57,400 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 29,826 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 12,904 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 8,324 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8,274 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8,253 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6,751 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6,223 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5,970 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5,361 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5,267 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 450,172 | 79.2% |
| Diesel | 5,670 | 74% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 234 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 18,897 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2009 | 31,252 | 72.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2010 | 32,064 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 28,288 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 40,115 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 49,330 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 57,682 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 54,316 | 78.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 45,257 | 80.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2017 | 31,827 | 83.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 33,627 | 86.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 26,585 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 6,071 | 92.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2021 | 171 | 92.4% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, wiper blade defective, reflector not securely attached | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
69,787 mi
Median
82,753 mi
75th percentile
95,518 mi
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