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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
72.3% pass rate
from 41,941 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (39% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0072% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0072% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0072% fail on Axles (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Axle
    • 0.0024% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0024% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0024% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0024% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0024% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.62% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0024% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0024% fail on Arm
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0024% fail on Switch
    • 0.079% fail on Electrical equipment (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.074% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Reversing lamps (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Reversing lamps (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0095% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0048% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0048% fail on Switch
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear
      • 0.043% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0072% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0024% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Rod
        • 0.0024% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0072% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0072% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0072% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.067% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.098% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic stability control (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.057% fail on Parking brake control (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0095% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (6.8% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (14% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.098% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Catch (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Catch
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0024% fail on Tank
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0024% fail on Joints
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.0095% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0048% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0048% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0024% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0024% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0024% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0024% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0024% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0024% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0024% fail on Load security
      • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0048% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.055% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0024% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0024% fail on Undertray
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0024% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0048% fail on Passengers airbag
      • 0.0024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0024% fail on Other components
        • 0.0024% fail on Steering component
    • 0.050% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0024% fail on Operation
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0095% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0095% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0048% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0024% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0024% fail on Other components
  • 0.074% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
    • 0.019% fail on Attachment (91% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.0048% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0024% fail on Doors
      • 0.0024% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.0024% fail on Passenger grab handles
  • 0.0048% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0024% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0024% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0024% fail on Speedometer
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