FIAT 500 C MOT Pass Rate
68.1% of 1,657 FIAT 500 C MOT tests pass.
At 68.1%, The 500 C passes slightly less often than the average across all FIAT models (73.0%).
The FIAT 500 C passes 68.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 68.4% at 10–15 years to 63.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 68.4% | 1,529 | 66,318 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.1% | 122 | 83,453 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500 C
The most common reason the FIAT 500 C fails its MOT is suspension — present in 61.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 61.3% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 48.9% | not working |
| Brakes | 29.2% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 21.2% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 11.8% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.8% | ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 72.1% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 68.0% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.4% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.3% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.8% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 79.0% pass rate