FIAT 500 MOT Results
Registered in 201786.0% 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.
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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)
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0.053% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.053% fail on Windscreen
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0.012% fail on
View to rear
- 0.012% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0082% fail on Bonnet
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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
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2.3% fail on
Brakes
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(14% better than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.85% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(150% worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Service brake performance
(63% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.0082% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.45% fail on
Rbt
(63% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.0082% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0082% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.069% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
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0.069% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.46% fail on
Service brake performance
(63% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.041% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.033% fail on Hand lever
- 0.0082% fail on Pedal
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0.029% fail on
Parking brake control
(63% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Lever
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0.016% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0041% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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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
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0.0041% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0041% fail on Other components
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(14% better than other 2017 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(15% better than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.35% fail on
Direction indicators
(42% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.35% fail on
Flashing type
(42% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.098% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.098% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.098% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.053% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.053% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.045% fail on Horn
- 0.0041% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0041% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.029% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.029% fail on Position lamp
- 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(17% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Suspension
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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
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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
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0.074% fail on
Springs
(78% better than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.074% fail on
Coil springs
(78% better than other 2017 cars)
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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
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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
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0.0041% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
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0.53% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(30% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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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
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0.54% fail on
Spark ignition
(72% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.54% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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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
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0.037% fail on
Doors
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0.020% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.020% fail on Door condition
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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)
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0.020% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.020% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Bumpers
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0.012% fail on
Seats
- 0.0082% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.0041% fail on Driver's seat
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0.0041% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0041% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0041% fail on
Body
- 0.0041% fail on Other body component
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.025% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack
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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)
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0.078% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(52% better than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.0041% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0041% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.065% fail on
Seat belts
(50% better than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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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)
Read the Honest John Review
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Fiat 500 (2008 on)
Stylish and full of character. Really affordable to buy. Low running costs.