Fiat 500 vs Fiat Mclouis s p a: 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 Mclouis s p a
76%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Mclouis s p a (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Mclouis s p a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 183,759 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 1 |
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 Mclouis s p a
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracked
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Mclouis s p a (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Mclouis s p a 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.