FIAT 500L MOT pass rate
70.8% of 30,205 FIAT 500L MOT tests pass.
At 70.8%, The 500L passes slightly less often than the average across all FIAT models (74.3%).
The FIAT 500L passes 70.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 76.4% at 0–3 years compared with 89.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 76.4% | 182 | 18,141 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.5% | 856 | 31,111 miles |
| 6–10 years | 72.6% | 13,456 | 62,836 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.4% | 15,656 | 77,510 miles |
| 15+ years | 89.1% | 55 | 46,901 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500L
The most common reason the FIAT 500L fails its MOT is suspension — present in 38.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 28.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 20.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 11.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.5% | Inscription illegible |
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 500L?
- 70.8% of FIAT 500L MOT tests pass, based on 30,205 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT 500L?
- The most common reason the FIAT 500L fails its MOT is suspension — present in 38.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the FIAT 500L'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.