Fiat 500 vs Fiat Fiorino 16v tecnico m-jet ii: 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 Fiorino 16v tecnico m-jet ii
79%
MOT pass rate · 522 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Fiorino 16v tecnico m-jet ii is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Fiorino 16v tecnico m-jet ii |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 46,440 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 522 |
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 Fiorino 16v tecnico m-jet ii
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Fiorino 16v tecnico m-jet ii is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.