Fiat 500 Rockstar
From 1,857 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 28 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 17 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.4% of 500 Rockstar failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £117.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2019 | 84.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 Rockstars tested had between 18,400 and 44,442 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,986 median miles, the 500 Rockstar has 0.046 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 Rockstar MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 Rockstar has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,857 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 Rockstar?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 Rockstar is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 Rockstar at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 Rockstar is 31,986 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,400 and 44,442 miles.
Buying a used 500 Rockstar?
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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