Fiat 500 vs Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 33% |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 31,074 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Compass avantgarde cv60 auto 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.