FIAT 500L MOT Results

Registered in 2013
67.3% pass rate
from 6,542 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Axles
      • 0.046% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.046% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.061% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.031% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Horn
    • 0.031% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.076% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.061% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.076% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on View to rear
      • 0.046% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.076% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.092% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.092% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition (20 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Boot lid condition (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other boot lid component (40 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.076% fail on Seats
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Body
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component
    • 0.046% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Load security (20 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Tailgate (26 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Tailgate condition (30 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.015% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.70% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.015% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
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  • Fiat 500L (2013 - 2023)
    Unique looks. Some fun cabin flourishes. Tall and spacious. Cheap to run with the right engine. Good safety

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