FIAT 500L MOT Results

Registered in 2018
82.6% pass rate
from 634 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500L is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (27 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (28 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (28 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.79% fail on Brakes
    • 0.47% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.16% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
  • 0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
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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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