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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat 500 L. Check any 500 L by registration number below.

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70.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.6%

vs Fiat Avg

7

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Fiat 500 L — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 500 L has an average MOT pass rate of 70.5%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 500 L on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT are a shock absorber bush excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. If you are preparing your 500 L for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat 500 L, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat 500 L performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 57 vehicles

78.9%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

18.2%

Mileage at 10yr

97k mi

2014

Based on 3,476 vehicles

70.2%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

29.5%

Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

2013

Based on 4,907 vehicles

67.9%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

33.2%

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

2012

Based on 681 vehicles

65.3%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

32.1%

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2011

Based on 942 vehicles

65.8%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

31.5%

2010

Based on 33 vehicles

69.7%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Retest Rate

33.3%

0

Based on 5,514 vehicles

75.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat 500 L

The most common reasons a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A shock absorber bush excessively worn

3.6%
2

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

3.5%
3

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

3.4%
4

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.3%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.2%
Fiat 500 L Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

8.8%

Front Offside Inner

3.5%

Front Offside

3.5%

Other Fiat Models

Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

Fiat Croma

87.5% pass rate

Fiat Barchetta

76.6% pass rate

Fiat Marea

81.2% pass rate

Fiat Hymer

92.8% pass rate

Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev

92.2% pass rate

Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-jet Ii

90.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Fiat 500 L

Fiat 500 L — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 500 L MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 L?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 L is 70.5% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 L?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat 500 L are: A shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.6%), Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (3.5%), Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat 500 L reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 70.5%, the Fiat 500 L is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat 500 L?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat 500 L?
Typical mileage for the Fiat 500 L: 97,201 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500 L to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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