FIAT 500 MOT Results
Registered in 201059.8% pass rate
from 23,142 tests in 2021
(7.5% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Suspension
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9.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Ball joint (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints (53% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0086% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (93% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0043% fail on Linkage
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0.81% fail on
Springs
(85% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Mounting (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Macpherson strut
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.35% fail on
Other suspension component
(50% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.078% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0086% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.060% fail on
Axles
(60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (94% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
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0.0086% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0086% fail on Suspension unit
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9.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(13% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Headlamps
(19% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Headlamp levelling device (58% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0043% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
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2.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (18% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
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0.27% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0086% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.22% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Electrical equipment
(40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.091% fail on Horn (49% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.11% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.11% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0043% fail on All position lamps
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0.026% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.022% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Daytime running lamps
- 0.0043% fail on Rear reflectors
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3.6% fail on
Headlamps
(19% worse than other 2010 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
(43% worse than other 2010 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(160% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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2.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
(45% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0043% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
(45% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.056% fail on
Plate brake tester
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(190% worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
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0.013% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(160% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(20% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.030% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 0.035% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Lever
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.40% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.40% fail on Lever
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0.33% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.25% fail on Hand lever
- 0.095% fail on Pedal
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0.32% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Electronic stability control (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.030% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0043% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.078% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.026% fail on Other components
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0.0043% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0043% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Visibility
(8.6% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Washers (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Wipers
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0.069% fail on
View to rear
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Mirrors (49% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.056% fail on Windscreen
- 0.022% fail on Bonnet (84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Driver's view
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
(6.8% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type (41% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(16% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Doors
(5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Front passenger's door
(10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Catch (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Driver's door
(6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Hinge
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0.056% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.056% fail on Door condition
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0.80% fail on
Front passenger's door
(10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Transmission
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Prop shafts
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Belts
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Fuel system
(48% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Pipe
- 0.0086% fail on Hose
- 0.0043% fail on Tank
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0.065% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.013% fail on Bracket
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0.048% fail on
Seats
- 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.043% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.026% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.026% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.043% fail on
Body
- 0.043% fail on Other body component
- 0.035% fail on Bumpers (66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.030% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.0043% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0043% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0043% fail on
Load security
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0.0043% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0043% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.0043% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0043% fail on Passenger compartment
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2.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(19% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(25% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.0043% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0043% fail on NOx sensor
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0.27% fail on
Compression ignition
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.073% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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2.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.37% fail on
Fluid leaks
(77% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Other leaks
- 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.0043% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0043% fail on Sound deadening material
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(25% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(27% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0086% fail on Requirements
- 0.0043% fail on Attachment
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0.017% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0086% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0086% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.66% fail on
Steering
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Steering linkage components
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0043% fail on Locking devices
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
(60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack (60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Operation
- 0.039% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.030% fail on
Steering play
- 0.030% fail on Steering rack
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0.017% fail on
Power steering
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Operation
- 0.0043% fail on Steering column
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0.47% fail on
Steering linkage components
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.36% fail on Registration plates
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0.13% fail on
Road Wheels
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Condition
- 0.035% fail on Attachment (90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
(5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.0043% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.0043% fail on
Doors
- 0.0043% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.0043% fail on
Doors
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Fiat 500 (2008 on)
Stylish and full of character. Really affordable to buy. Low running costs.