FIAT 500L MOT Results
Registered in 201678.6% pass rate
from 1,653 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.
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6.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(88% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(130% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
(130% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
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0.12% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.12% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.060% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.060% fail on Horn
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0.060% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.060% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.060% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.060% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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3.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(130% worse than other 2016 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Visibility
(48% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Wipers (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
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0.18% fail on
View to rear
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Mirrors (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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3.3% fail on
Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.060% fail on Size/type
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2.9% fail on
Brakes
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
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0.85% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.85% fail on Brake discs
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.67% fail on
Brake performance
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0.36% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.36% fail on
Rbt
- 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
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0.36% fail on
Rbt
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0.30% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.060% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.060% fail on
Rbt
- 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.060% fail on
Rbt
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0.36% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.12% fail on Lever
- 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.060% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
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0.060% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.7% fail on
Suspension
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1.6% fail on
Springs
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.6% fail on Coil spring
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
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1.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.060% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
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1.6% fail on
Springs
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1.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.67% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(130% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.54% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.18% fail on Exhaust system
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0.12% fail on
Body
- 0.12% fail on Other body component
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0.060% fail on
Transmission
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0.060% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.060% fail on Joints
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0.060% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.060% fail on
Doors
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0.060% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.060% fail on Door condition
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0.060% fail on
Driver's door
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0.18% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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0.12% fail on
Steering
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0.060% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.060% fail on Track rod end
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0.060% fail on
Steering play
- 0.060% fail on Steering rack
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0.060% fail on
Steering linkage components
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Fiat 500L (2013 - 2023)
Unique looks and some fun cabin flourishes. Tall and spacious. Cheap to run with the right engine.