Fiat 500 Star S-A
From 589 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 seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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 seriously damaged | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 1 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2019 | 82.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 Star S-As tested had between 7,040 and 20,749 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,985 median miles, the 500 Star S-A has 0.083 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 Star S-A MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 Star S-A has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 589 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 Star S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 Star S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 Star S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 Star S-A is 11,985 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,040 and 20,749 miles.
Buying a used 500 Star 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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