MOT reliability
Fiat 1500
82 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 82 Fiat 1500 vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 1500 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,671 miles.
82
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
390
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 1500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 1500 MOT tests:
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Other101%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
Fiat 1500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (78), Other (2), Diesel (1), Electric (1)
Most common Fiat 1500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 1500 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Longer than expected travel on service brake, brakes may need attention or repair (2 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, nothing else seen excessive in any prescribed area (2 times)
- Vehicle fitted with euro headlamps fitted with temporary beam deflectors (2 times)
Fiat 1500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,170 |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 11,311 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 85,157 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 85% | — |
| 1970 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 5,102 |
| 1966 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 7,032 |
| 1965 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 65,918 |
| 1964 | 3 | 19 | 79% | 82,948 |
| 1962 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 61,442 |
| 1960 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 41,147 |
Fiat 1500 reliability FAQ
Across 82 Fiat 1500 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 1500 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3).
The typical Fiat 1500 in our data has covered around
46,671 miles.
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