FIAT 500L MOT Results

Registered in 2015

75.0% pass rate

from 3,084 tests in 2021

(27% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.

7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.097% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.065% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.065% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.065% fail on Side repeaters
5.4% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 0.16% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.097% fail on Windscreen
4.6% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Brake pads (41% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.91% fail on Brake discs
- 1.7% fail on Brake performance (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.39% fail on Rbt
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.097% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.097% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.097% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.13% fail on Rbt
      - 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.097% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.097% fail on Hand lever
- 0.097% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.097% fail on Lever
- 0.065% fail on Flexible brake hoses
4.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.065% fail on Size/type
3.7% fail on Suspension
- 2.7% fail on Springs (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Coil spring (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint
- 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.065% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.097% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.065% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.91% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.065% fail on Steering rack
- 0.065% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.065% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
0.81% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.42% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.097% fail on Body
  - 0.065% fail on Other body component
  - 0.032% fail on Panel
- 0.097% fail on Doors
  - 0.065% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.065% fail on Catch (63 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.032% fail on Door condition
- 0.065% fail on Seats
  - 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.032% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.032% fail on System
- 0.032% fail on Bumpers
- 0.032% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.032% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.52% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.065% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.065% fail on Registration plates
0.032% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.032% fail on Attachment