FIAT 500L MOT Results
Registered in 201377.0% pass rate
from 5,554 tests in 2017
(36% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 11% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.32% fail on Windscreen
- 0.072% fail on Mirrors
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6.5% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.018% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.56% fail on
Position lamps
(43% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front lamps (40% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp (82% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.20% fail on Fog lamp
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0.14% fail on
Direction indicators
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.018% fail on Individual lamps
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.036% fail on Horn
- 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
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4.9% fail on
Brakes
(72% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Hub components
(68% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads (72% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake discs
- 0.036% fail on Brake linings
- 0.018% fail on Brake calipers
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(50% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.13% fail on Front wheels
- 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.054% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.018% fail on Brake operation
- 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.14% fail on
Components
- 0.11% fail on Hoses
- 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.072% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.14% fail on
Components
- 0.072% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.018% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.018% fail on
Pedal
- 0.018% fail on Condition
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0.018% fail on
Pedal linkage
- 0.018% fail on Linkage
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0.018% fail on
Pedal
- 0.018% fail on Restricted movement
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3.2% fail on
Hub components
(68% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Size/type
- 0.018% fail on Valve stem
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1.3% fail on
Suspension
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.054% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Front drive shafts
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Constant velocity joints (74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Front drive shafts
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Shock absorbers
(90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.018% fail on Condition
- 0.018% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(190% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Requirements (25 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
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0.13% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.13% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.65% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(200% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Doors
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Passengers other (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Passengers front (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Load security
(29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Tailgate (46 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Bootlid (28 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Body condition
- 0.018% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.018% fail on Spare wheel
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0.25% fail on
Doors
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(52% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.072% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Pipe
- 0.072% fail on Emissions
- 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.018% fail on Exhaust system
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0.090% fail on
Fuel system
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0.13% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Registration plate (60% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Steering
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Steering control
- 0.018% fail on Steering lock
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0.018% fail on
Steering system
- 0.018% fail on Track rod end
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0.018% fail on
Steering control
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0.036% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.036% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Fiat 500L (2013 on)
Unique looks. Some fun cabin flourishes. Tall and spacious. Cheap to run with the right engine. Good safety