Fiat 500 Pop Mhev
From 1,423 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 a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 46 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 | 46 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 43 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.6% of failures are serious: 49.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4.3% 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 £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 Pop Mhevs tested had between 12,000 and 31,361 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,800 median miles, the 500 Pop Mhev has 0.065 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 Pop Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 Pop Mhev has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,423 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 Pop Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 Pop Mhev is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 Pop Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 Pop Mhev is 19,800 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,000 and 31,361 miles.
Buying a used 500 Pop 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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