FIAT 500 MOT Results
Registered in 200962.5% pass rate
from 19,344 tests in 2017
(15% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Suspension
(43% worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(180% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on Front suspension joints (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Macpherson strut
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Linkage condition (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Attachment
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0.46% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.36% fail on Rear (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Front (60% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Coil springs
(94% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Condition (96% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Location (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Front drive shafts
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Constant velocity joints (82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.0052% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.0052% fail on Drive shafts
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0.20% fail on
Front drive shafts
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Prescribed areas
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Spring mounting (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Component mounting
- 0.0052% fail on Subframe mounting
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0.036% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.031% fail on Condition
- 0.0052% fail on Attachment
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0.026% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.026% fail on Condition
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0.021% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.021% fail on Suspension unit
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0.021% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (72% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.016% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.016% fail on
Axles
- 0.010% fail on Axle beam
- 0.0052% fail on Clearance
- 0.010% fail on General condition
- 0.010% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0052% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0052% fail on Condition
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8.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(11% better than other 2009 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (25% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
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2.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp
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0.0052% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.0052% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.0052% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0052% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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2.6% fail on
Position lamps
(31% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front lamps (46% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Rear lamps (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.031% fail on All position lamps
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1.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(34% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
(34% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Individual lamps (32% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (40% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.0052% fail on Tell tales
- 0.0052% fail on Switch
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
(34% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(30% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Fog lamp (31% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Tell tale
- 0.12% fail on Horn (44% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Battery (58% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0052% fail on Rear reflectors
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13% fail on
Brakes
(100% worse than other 2009 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Rear wheels (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Front wheels (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.057% fail on Brake operation (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Hub components
(19% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
- 0.093% fail on Wheel cylinder (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Brake drums (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Brake calipers
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1.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(70% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Components
(37% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Pipes
- 0.29% fail on Hoses (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Cylinders (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.42% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Operation
- 0.021% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.90% fail on
Components
(37% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Parking brake
(71% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Condition (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Fitment
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0.45% fail on
Mechanical components
(8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Restricted movement (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.072% fail on ABS (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Service brake control components
(78% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Pedal
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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0.0052% fail on
Pedal linkage
- 0.0052% fail on Linkage
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0.016% fail on
Pedal
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Electronic stability system (80% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.0052% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0052% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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9.1% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
- 0.12% fail on Valve stem
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5.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(13% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Washers (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Windscreen
- 0.057% fail on Mirrors (64% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Bonnet
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2.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(43% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Emissions
- 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.22% fail on Cap (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on System (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Hose
- 0.010% fail on Pipe
- 0.0052% fail on Tank
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0.96% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(120% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Doors
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Passengers front (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Drivers (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Passengers other
- 0.078% fail on Body condition
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0.026% fail on
Load security
- 0.021% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0052% fail on Tailgate
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0.016% fail on
Seats
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Drivers (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Passengers
- 0.010% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.010% fail on Speedometer
- 0.0052% fail on Body security
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0.82% fail on
Doors
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.42% fail on Registration plate
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0.42% fail on
Steering
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Steering system
(72% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Steering arm
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0.010% fail on
Free play
- 0.010% fail on Steering rack
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0.0052% fail on
Other components
- 0.0052% fail on Steering component
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0.098% fail on
Power steering
- 0.088% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Operation
- 0.021% fail on Steering operation
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0.0052% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0052% fail on Steering column
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0.30% fail on
Steering system
(72% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(54% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(47% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Requirements
- 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.13% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0052% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(47% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Road Wheels
(71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Condition
- 0.0052% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Fiat 500 (2008 on)
Funky looks and desirable image. Faithful to original. Easy to drive in town. Suspension improved from 2010.