Fiat 500 C Dolcevita
From 202 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 1 |
| electronic power assistance not working | 1 |
| eps mil indicating a system malfunction | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.9% of 500 C Dolcevita failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £100.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 C Dolcevitas tested had between 12,518 and 30,350 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,002 median miles, the 500 C Dolcevita has 0.057 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat 500 C Dolcevita MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 C Dolcevita has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 202 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 C Dolcevita?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 C Dolcevita is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 C Dolcevita at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 C Dolcevita is 20,002 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,518 and 30,350 miles.
Buying a used 500 C Dolcevita?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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