Fiat 500E Passion
From 450 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 21 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 | 21 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| excessive wear or play in a universal joint or a flexible coupling excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| lamp not securely attached | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.8% of 500E Passion failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £133.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500E Passions tested had between 10,541 and 20,886 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,909 median miles, the 500E Passion has 0.07 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 500E Passion MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500E Passion has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 450 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500E Passion?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500E Passion is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500E Passion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500E Passion is 14,909 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,541 and 20,886 miles.
Buying a used 500E Passion?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.