FIAT 500L MOT Results

Registered in 2017

79.5% pass rate

from 897 tests in 2021

(65% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.

8.6% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 7.7% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Washers
- 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.11% fail on Windscreen
4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.89% fail on Headlamp
- 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.22% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.22% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
4.7% fail on Suspension (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Springs (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Coil springs (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Coil spring (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
2.6% fail on Tyres
- 1.8% fail on Condition
- 0.67% fail on Tread depth
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
2.5% fail on Brakes
- 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.22% fail on Brake discs
- 0.67% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.22% fail on Rbt
      - 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.11% fail on Rbt
      - 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.11% fail on Hand lever
1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.67% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.45% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.33% fail on Registration plates
0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.11% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Condition