Fiat 500 C Dolcevita Mhev
From 756 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 the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 C Dolcevita Mhevs tested had between 9,299 and 19,964 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,846 median miles, the 500 C Dolcevita Mhev has 0.068 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 Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 C Dolcevita Mhev has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 756 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 C Dolcevita Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 C Dolcevita Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 C Dolcevita Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 C Dolcevita Mhev is 11,846 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,299 and 19,964 miles.
Buying a used 500 C Dolcevita Mhev?
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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