Fiat 127 super vs Fiat 500: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 127 super
—
MOT pass rate · 5,315 vehicles
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 127 super (0%) and Fiat 500 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 127 super | Fiat 500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | — | 62,906 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5,315 | 333,596 |
Most common faults
Fiat 127 super
No fault breakdown available.
Fiat 500
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 127 super (0%) and Fiat 500 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 127 super report Full Fiat 500 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.