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FIAT 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.8% pass rate
from 24,330 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.016% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0041% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0082% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0041% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.10% fail on Front fog lamps (98% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Front fog lamps (98% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.029% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.095% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.037% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.029% fail on Horn
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Daytime running lamps (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes
    • 0.85% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.0082% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.55% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake pads (82% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.041% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Cable (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0082% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 0.016% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0082% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0041% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0082% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0041% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0041% fail on Hand lever
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (48% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.074% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Engine oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Suspension
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms (78% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.066% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.033% fail on Springs
      • 0.033% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.033% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0082% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0082% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0041% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.0082% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0041% fail on Axles
      • 0.0041% fail on King pins
    • 0.0041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.078% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.041% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Hinge
    • 0.025% fail on Transmission
      • 0.025% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0041% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0041% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0082% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.041% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Attachment (89% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.029% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0041% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (23 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer (23 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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