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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.8% pass rate
from 12,328 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension unit
  • 13% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0081% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.032% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.91% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Lever (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.089% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.024% fail on Valves
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.073% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0081% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.0081% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0081% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0081% fail on Leaks
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.3% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0081% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (12% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.049% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0081% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0081% fail on Switch
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamp switch (45 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0081% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0081% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0081% fail on Switch
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Catch (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pipe
      • 0.016% fail on System
      • 0.0081% fail on Hose
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.089% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.081% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.065% fail on Bumpers (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0081% fail on Bracket
    • 0.049% fail on Body (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.024% fail on Load security
      • 0.024% fail on Tailgate (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0081% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0081% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0081% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0081% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0081% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0081% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0081% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.097% fail on Power steering
      • 0.089% fail on Operation
      • 0.0081% fail on Other components
    • 0.073% fail on Steering play
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.024% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0081% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0081% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0081% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0081% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Attachment (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Condition
  • 0.016% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.016% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0081% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0081% fail on Anchorages
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