Fiat 500 Star Twinair
From 248 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously 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 seriously damaged | 12 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| cable damaged or knotted | 1 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 87% of 500 Star Twinair 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 £104.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500 Star Twinairs tested had between 8,840 and 25,430 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,749 median miles, the 500 Star Twinair has 0.084 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 Twinair MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500 Star Twinair has a 85.9% MOT pass rate based on 248 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 Star Twinair?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500 Star Twinair is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution..
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500 Star Twinair at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500 Star Twinair is 16,749 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,840 and 25,430 miles.
Buying a used 500 Star Twinair?
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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