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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:

  • Other101%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Visibility1%

Fiat 1500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
2250%
32100%
42100%
5367%
6450%
73100%
81100%
92100%
101100%
112100%
121100%
13250%
141100%
151100%
16250%

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:

  1. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  3. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  4. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  5. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  8. 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)
  9. Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
  10. Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
  11. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  12. Longer than expected travel on service brake, brakes may need attention or repair (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  14. Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, nothing else seen excessive in any prescribed area (2 times)
  15. Vehicle fitted with euro headlamps fitted with temporary beam deflectors (2 times)

Fiat 1500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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