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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
76.4% pass rate
from 42,931 tests in 2020
(22% 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.

  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (80% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (71% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on View to rear
      • 0.072% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0070% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0023% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (20% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (20% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (23% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0093% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0023% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.077% fail on Horn (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0047% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.056% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0023% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Daytime running lamps (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0070% fail on Rear reflectors (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0047% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0023% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0023% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0023% fail on Switch
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (83% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Cable (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.093% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Flexible brake hoses (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Lever (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Pedal (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0093% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0070% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0023% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.0093% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0070% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0070% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0023% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.086% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.026% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0023% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0023% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.0070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0023% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0023% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0023% fail on Suspension unit
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Catch (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Hinge
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0047% fail on Other passenger's door (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Tank
      • 0.0023% fail on System
    • 0.056% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0047% fail on Joints
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0093% fail on Panel
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.0093% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0093% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0047% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0023% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0023% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0047% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0023% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0023% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0023% fail on Load security
      • 0.0023% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0023% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0023% fail on Floor
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0070% fail on Other emission control equipment (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.028% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0047% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.077% fail on Fluid leaks (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0023% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0047% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0023% fail on Other components
        • 0.0023% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0023% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0070% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0070% fail on Operation
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering coupling (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0047% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.072% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
    • 0.028% fail on Attachment (82% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.0070% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Speedometer (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.0023% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0023% fail on Passenger grab handles
  • 0.0023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0023% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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.

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