MOT reliability
Fiat 500f
16 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Fiat 500f vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 500f has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,841 miles.
16
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
337
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 500f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 500f MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes6%
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Steering2%
Fiat 500f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 83% |
| 2 | 6 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Fiat 500f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 500f MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
Fiat 500f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 10 | 90% | 38,534 |
| 2014 | 5 | 16 | 81% | 56,610 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 98,630 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,757 |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 29,624 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 13,547 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 96,795 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 70,344 |
| 1966 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 57,558 |
Fiat 500f reliability FAQ
Across 16 Fiat 500f vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 500f MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c).
The typical Fiat 500f in our data has covered around
52,841 miles.
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