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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.1% pass rate
from 21,653 tests in 2021
(7.5% 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.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Suspension arms (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (20% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0046% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0046% fail on Torsion bar
      • 0.0046% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.88% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0092% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.018% fail on Suspension rods (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0092% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0092% fail on Suspension unit
  • 15% fail on Brakes (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0046% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0092% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.065% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
        • 0.0046% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0046% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.069% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0092% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.046% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (10.0% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (25% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (16% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Battery(ies) (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Horn (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0046% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (8.1% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Catch (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
      • 0.0046% fail on Tank
      • 0.0046% fail on System
    • 0.079% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.018% fail on Bracket
    • 0.074% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.065% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.046% fail on Body (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
      • 0.0046% fail on Body condition
    • 0.046% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Chassis
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers (78% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0046% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0046% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0046% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0046% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0046% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0046% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.53% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0046% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Operation
    • 0.051% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.0092% fail on Steering column
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0092% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0046% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0092% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0092% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Condition
    • 0.079% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.0092% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0092% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0092% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0092% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0046% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0046% fail on Doors
      • 0.0046% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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