Fiat 500 vs Fiat Elddis riva cv20: 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 Elddis riva cv20
85%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Elddis riva cv20 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Elddis riva cv20 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 11,639 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 10 |
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 Elddis riva cv20
- engine covers fitted
- under-shield covers fitted
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Elddis riva cv20 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Elddis riva cv20 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.