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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
78.4% pass rate
from 33,637 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0030% fail on Window
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0059% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0030% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (7.4% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (69% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0030% fail on Linkage
    • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.039% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (16% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.077% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Cable (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.068% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.065% fail on Lever
      • 0.0030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0059% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0089% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0059% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.62% fail on Direction indicators (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Flashing type (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0089% fail on Switch (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.41% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Reversing lamps (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Reversing lamps (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.062% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.045% fail on Horn
      • 0.0089% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0089% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0030% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0030% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0030% fail on Switch
  • 0.93% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0089% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.027% fail on Compression ignition (92% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0030% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.87% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0030% fail on Hose
      • 0.0030% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Catch
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Catch (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Hinge
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0030% fail on Joints
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.0089% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0089% fail on Body
      • 0.0089% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0030% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0030% fail on Undertray
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Seat belts (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0030% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.074% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0030% fail on Other components
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0059% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0059% fail on Operation
    • 0.0059% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0030% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.033% fail on Road Wheels (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Attachment (94% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0030% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0030% fail on Doors
      • 0.0030% fail on Emergency exits
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