Fiat 500 vs Fiat Por: 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 Por
0%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Por (0%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Por |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 0% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 100% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 11.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 2,203 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 Por
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
- Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Por (0%) 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.