FIAT 500C MOT Pass Rate
71.7% of 5,983 FIAT 500C MOT tests pass.
At 71.7%, The 500C passes slightly less often than the average across all FIAT models (73.0%).
The FIAT 500C passes 71.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 76.7% at 6–10 years to 60.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 76.7% | 2,519 | 45,208 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.6% | 3,222 | 64,909 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.1% | 233 | 74,534 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500C
The most common reason the FIAT 500C fails its MOT is suspension — present in 66.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 66.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.8% | not working |
| Tyres | 20.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 19.7% | efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.7% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 10.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 1.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
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