MOT reliability
Fiat 500 lounge
2,435 vehicles · 6,934 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,435 Fiat 500 lounge vehicles and 6,934 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 500 lounge has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,858 miles.
2,435
Vehicles
6,934
MOT tests
5,655
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 500 lounge problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 500 lounge MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Visibility6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering3%
Fiat 500 lounge pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 88% |
| 4 | 13 | 77% |
| 5 | 14 | 64% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 11 | 64% |
| 8 | 12 | 67% |
| 9 | 14 | 64% |
| 10 | 13 | 69% |
| 11 | 12 | 67% |
| 12 | 13 | 62% |
| 13 | 10 | 80% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 13 | 62% |
| 16 | 10 | 60% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,543), Other (890), Diesel (2)
Most common Fiat 500 lounge MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 500 lounge MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (11 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (11 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
Fiat 500 lounge pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 37 | 76% | 48,411 |
| 2010 | 4 | 35 | 71% | 38,109 |
| 2009 | 4 | 42 | 62% | 57,848 |
| 2008 | 3 | 63 | 70% | 92,855 |
| 1958 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 84,462 |
Fiat 500 lounge reliability FAQ
Across 2,435 Fiat 500 lounge vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 500 lounge MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Fiat 500 lounge in our data has covered around
56,858 miles.
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