MOT reliability
Fiat 500 c
4,534 vehicles · 68,152 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4,534 Fiat 500 c vehicles and 68,152 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 500 c has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,983 miles.
4,534
Vehicles
68,152
MOT tests
4,908
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 500 c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 500 c MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Other33%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
Fiat 500 c pass rate by age
How the Fiat 500 c's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 167 | 83% |
| 3 | 5,375 | 83% |
| 4 | 5,423 | 81% |
| 5 | 5,617 | 79% |
| 6 | 5,680 | 77% |
| 7 | 5,697 | 76% |
| 8 | 5,840 | 74% |
| 9 | 5,799 | 72% |
| 10 | 5,792 | 72% |
| 11 | 5,787 | 71% |
| 12 | 5,305 | 70% |
| 13 | 4,522 | 70% |
| 14 | 3,690 | 70% |
| 15 | 2,184 | 68% |
| 16 | 943 | 69% |
| 17 | 231 | 64% |
| 18 | 10 | 60% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4,433), Diesel (101)
Most common Fiat 500 c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 500 c MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,495 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,427 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1,931 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1,859 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1,840 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1,806 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,693 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,535 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1,473 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,356 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1,323 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1,161 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1,089 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1,087 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,031 times)
Fiat 500 c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 | 179 | 77% | 66,573 |
| 2014 | 585 | 6,719 | 79% | 58,435 |
| 2013 | 503 | 6,231 | 78% | 63,546 |
| 2012 | 802 | 11,559 | 75% | 71,998 |
| 2011 | 1,442 | 22,769 | 74% | 74,371 |
| 2010 | 705 | 12,038 | 73% | 75,992 |
| 2009 | 456 | 8,265 | 72% | 84,690 |
| 2008 | 15 | 273 | 73% | 97,658 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 45,593 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 27,637 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 13,802 |
| 1996 | 1 | 23 | 61% | 22,188 |
| 1973 | 2 | 22 | 64% | 28,698 |
| 1972 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 78,695 |
| 1969 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 23,440 |
| 1965 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 78,654 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 44,734 |
Fiat 500 c reliability FAQ
Across 4,534 Fiat 500 c vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 500 c MOT issues are:
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)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Fiat 500 c in our data has covered around
71,983 miles.
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