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FIAT 500L MOT Results

Registered in 2014
70.2% pass rate
from 8,599 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.070% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.023% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.093% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.058% fail on Axles
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.093% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.081% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Boot lid (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Boot lid condition (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
    • 0.047% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.53% fail on Steering (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (34% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.023% fail on Steering play
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.035% fail on Road Wheels (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Attachment (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Condition
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
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