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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
73.5% pass rate
from 39,654 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.076% fail on Wheel bearings (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0050% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0050% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0025% fail on Axles
      • 0.0025% fail on King pins
    • 0.0025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0025% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (6.7% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (11% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.076% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Cable (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0025% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.098% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.083% fail on Flexible brake hoses (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Parking brake control (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Lever (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0025% fail on Valves
    • 0.020% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hand lever (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Pedal (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (24% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (34% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Headlamp levelling device (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (22% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type (22% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0050% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (26% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Electrical equipment (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Horn (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.058% fail on Position lamps (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Position lamp (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Switch
    • 0.058% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.058% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0025% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0025% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door (20 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Catch (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Catch (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Other passenger's door (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Tank
      • 0.0025% fail on Pipe
    • 0.078% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Belts
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0050% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0050% fail on Other boot lid component (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0025% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0025% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0025% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0025% fail on Load security
      • 0.0025% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.0025% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (90% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0050% fail on NOx sensor (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0025% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.030% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0025% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0050% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0025% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0025% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0025% fail on Requirements
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0025% fail on Steering box
    • 0.010% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0050% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0050% fail on Steering coupling (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.088% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on Attachment (82% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.0050% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0050% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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