Fiat 500 C Lounge Mhev
From 344 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 16 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 cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| lamp not securely attached | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.2% of failures are serious: 46.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 C Lounge Mhevs tested had between 8,271 and 19,512 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,278 median miles, the 500 C Lounge Mhev has 0.077 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 Lounge Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 C Lounge Mhev has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 344 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 C Lounge Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 C Lounge Mhev is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 C Lounge Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 C Lounge Mhev is 13,278 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,271 and 19,512 miles.
Buying a used 500 C Lounge 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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