FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

86.0% pass rate

from 24,465 tests in 2021

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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

5.0% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.053% fail on Windscreen
- 0.012% fail on View to rear
  - 0.012% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0082% fail on Bonnet
2.7% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Size/type
2.3% fail on Brakes
- 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (14% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.85% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.45% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0041% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.045% fail on Cable (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.45% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.0082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0082% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.061% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.016% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.0041% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.041% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.033% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.0082% fail on Pedal
- 0.029% fail on Parking brake control (63% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Lever
- 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.0041% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.016% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  - 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.0041% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.0041% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.0041% fail on Other components
2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Flashing type (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.30% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (75% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.045% fail on Horn
  - 0.0041% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.0041% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.029% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.029% fail on Position lamp
- 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
0.90% fail on Suspension
- 0.53% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.0041% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.074% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.069% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0041% fail on Mounting
- 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.0082% fail on Other suspension component (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0041% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0041% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
0.72% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0082% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.0082% fail on Compression ignition (96% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.0041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
0.45% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Pipe
- 0.037% fail on Doors
  - 0.020% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.020% fail on Door condition
  - 0.016% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Bumpers
- 0.012% fail on Seats
  - 0.0082% fail on Passenger's seat
  - 0.0041% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0041% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.0041% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.0041% fail on Body
  - 0.0041% fail on Other body component
0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Registration plates (68% worse than other 2017 cars)
0.12% fail on Steering
- 0.078% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.041% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0041% fail on Locking devices
- 0.025% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.025% fail on Steering rack
- 0.020% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0041% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0041% fail on Requirements
- 0.045% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0041% fail on Airbags
  - 0.0041% fail on Drivers airbag
0.045% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2017 cars)
0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (24 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Speedometer (24 times worse than other 2017 cars)