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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
62.2% pass rate
from 22,069 tests in 2021
(9.0% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0045% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (40% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Switch
    • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamp switch (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.100% fail on Horn
      • 0.091% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.100% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0045% fail on Switch
    • 0.041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0091% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0045% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Suspension (10% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.086% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.018% fail on Axles (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Axle
      • 0.0045% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0091% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0091% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (13% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (15% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (15% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0091% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0091% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0045% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0091% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Lever
        • 0.0091% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0045% fail on Rod
        • 0.0045% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Hand lever (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pedal (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Lever (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Electronic stability control (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0045% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
      • 0.0091% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0045% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0045% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0045% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0045% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0045% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.059% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0045% fail on Window
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Front passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Catch (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Hinge
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Catch (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0091% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0091% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0091% fail on Hose
      • 0.0045% fail on System
    • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Boot lid condition (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Body (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Other body component (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Panel
    • 0.014% fail on Seats (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0091% fail on Load security
      • 0.0091% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0091% fail on Tailgate condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0045% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0091% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0045% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0045% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0091% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0045% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0091% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.0091% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0045% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0045% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0045% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.077% fail on Steering gear (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Steering play (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0045% fail on Operation
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0045% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0045% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Condition
    • 0.032% fail on Attachment (90% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.0045% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0045% fail on Doors
      • 0.0045% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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