Fiat 500 vs Fiat Tipo dg: 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 Tipo dg
60%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Tipo dg (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Tipo dg |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 116,184 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 8 |
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 Tipo dg
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Tipo dg (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Tipo dg 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.