Fiat 500 vs Fiat Uno hobby ie: 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 Uno hobby ie
57%
MOT pass rate · 441 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Uno hobby ie (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Uno hobby ie |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 73,121 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 441 |
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 Uno hobby ie
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Uno hobby ie (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Uno hobby ie 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.