FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
70.3% pass rate
from 35,456 tests in 2021
(5.7% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (35% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.93% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0056% fail on Axles (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Axle
    • 0.0056% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0056% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0028% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (11% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0028% fail on Switch
      • 0.0028% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0028% fail on Arm
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.079% fail on Battery(ies) (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps (98% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0056% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0056% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0028% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0028% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0028% fail on Switch
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (9.7% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type (48% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (18% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (11% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (11% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Rod
        • 0.0028% fail on Lever
        • 0.0028% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0028% fail on Pivot
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (30% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Parking brake control (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Lever (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0028% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0085% fail on Hydraulic systems (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Brake fluid (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Valves
    • 0.0028% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (18% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0028% fail on Window
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0056% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Front passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Catch (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Catch (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Hinge
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0056% fail on Tank
      • 0.0056% fail on System
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0085% fail on Prop shafts (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Joints
    • 0.034% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0085% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0028% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0028% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0028% fail on Undertray
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (39% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0056% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0056% fail on Other emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0056% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0028% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.0085% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0056% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0056% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0028% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Seat belts (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0085% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0085% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.099% fail on Road Wheels (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
    • 0.034% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.0085% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0056% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0028% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0028% fail on Speedometer
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