FIAT 500E MOT pass rate
89.2% of 3,822 FIAT 500E MOT tests pass.
The 500E passes its MOT 89.2% of the time — well above the average across all FIAT models, which sits at 74.3%.
The FIAT 500E passes its MOT 89.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 89.4% at 0–3 years versus 88.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.4% | 3,021 | 14,839 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.4% | 801 | 16,555 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500E
The most common reason the FIAT 500E fails its MOT is suspension — present in 62.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 62.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 26.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.0% | Too high |
| Visibility | 12.5% | Not working |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 2.2% | Warning lamp indicates an abs fault |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.8% | Has excessive wear or play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.6% | Backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 74.8% pass rate
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT 500E?
- 89.2% of FIAT 500E MOT tests pass, based on 3,822 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT 500E?
- The most common reason the FIAT 500E fails its MOT is suspension — present in 62.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the FIAT 500E'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.