FIAT 500 MOT pass rate
74.8% of 485,443 FIAT 500 MOT tests pass.
The 500's pass rate of 74.8% is in line with the average across all FIAT models, at 74.3%.
At 74.8%, The FIAT 500 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FIAT 500 tested at 0–3 years pass 92.7% of the time, compared with just 63.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.7% | 13,550 | 18,970 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.8% | 78,084 | 26,576 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.6% | 177,511 | 46,663 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.6% | 188,187 | 68,360 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.5% | 28,111 | 85,558 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500
The most common reason the FIAT 500 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 56.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 56.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 27.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 22.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 1.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT PANDA — 69.6% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.1% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.8% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.9% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 81.3% pass rate
- FIAT 500C — 74.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT 500?
- 74.8% of FIAT 500 MOT tests pass, based on 485,443 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT 500?
- The most common reason the FIAT 500 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 56.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the FIAT 500's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FIAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.