Fiat 500 vs Fiat Multipla 110 elx jtd: 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 Multipla 110 elx jtd
68%
MOT pass rate · 76 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Multipla 110 elx jtd (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Multipla 110 elx jtd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 122,165 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 76 |
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 Multipla 110 elx jtd
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Multipla 110 elx jtd (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.