FIAT 500L MOT Results
Registered in 201479.4% pass rate
from 7,576 tests in 2017
(44% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.
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9.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(35% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Headlamps
(48% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(97% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Fog lamp (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Tell tale
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0.26% fail on
Position lamps
(47% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Front lamps (55% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Direction indicators
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Individual lamps
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0.079% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Battery
- 0.026% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.013% fail on Horn
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4.9% fail on
Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.48% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (46% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Valve stem
- 0.026% fail on Size/type
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3.6% fail on
Brakes
(64% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
(68% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Brake linings
- 0.013% fail on Brake calipers
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0.94% fail on
Brake performance
(80% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Front wheels (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.12% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.026% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.38% fail on
Parking brake
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.15% fail on
Components
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Hoses (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.013% fail on Cylinders
- 0.026% fail on Leaks
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.15% fail on
Components
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.040% fail on
Pedal
- 0.040% fail on Anti-slip
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0.040% fail on
Pedal
- 0.040% fail on Restricted movement
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0.026% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.026% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
(68% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Seat belts
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Requirements (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Installation check
- 0.013% fail on Anchorage's
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0.15% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.13% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.86% fail on
Seat belts
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Suspension
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0.25% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.25% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.066% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.066% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.066% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.066% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.066% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.053% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.026% fail on Front
- 0.026% fail on Rear
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0.040% fail on
Shock absorbers
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.026% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.013% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.25% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.28% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate
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0.24% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(87% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Passengers other (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Passengers front
- 0.053% fail on Body condition
- 0.026% fail on Engine mountings (25 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Load security
(12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Tailgate (41 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Body security
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0.12% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(61% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.026% fail on System
- 0.013% fail on Pipe
- 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.026% fail on Emissions
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0.040% fail on
Fuel system
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0.053% fail on
Steering
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0.040% fail on
Steering system
- 0.026% fail on Track rod end
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint
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0.013% fail on
Steering control
- 0.013% fail on Steering column
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0.040% fail on
Steering system
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0.026% fail on
Road Wheels
(79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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