Fiat 500 C Star Mhev
From 311 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 12 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 | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not affecting driver's view | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.7% of failures are serious: 44.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, braking effort inadequate at a wheel |
| 2020 | 78% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 C Star Mhevs tested had between 8,098 and 19,643 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,621 median miles, the 500 C Star Mhev has 0.097 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 Star Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 C Star Mhev has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 311 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 C Star Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 C Star Mhev is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 C Star Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 C Star Mhev is 12,621 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,098 and 19,643 miles.
Buying a used 500 C Star 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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