Fiat 500 vs Fiat Primero 202 auto: 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 Primero 202 auto
81%
MOT pass rate · 54 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Primero 202 auto (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Primero 202 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 12,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 54 |
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 Primero 202 auto
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Primero 202 auto (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Primero 202 auto 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.