Fiat 500 Rockstar S-A
From 229 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., caused 2 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.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 66.7% of 500 Rockstar S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £128.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 83.8% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 Rockstar S-As tested had between 11,714 and 23,267 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,710 median miles, the 500 Rockstar S-A has 0.089 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 Rockstar S-A has a 85.2% MOT pass rate based on 229 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 Rockstar S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 Rockstar S-A is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 Rockstar S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 Rockstar S-A is 16,710 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,714 and 23,267 miles.
Buying a used 500 Rockstar S-A?
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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