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Fiat Fiat 500 MOT Check

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

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94.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.7%

vs Fiat Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Fiat 500 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Fiat 500 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, which is 9.7 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fiat 500 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Fiat Fiat 500, 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 Fiat 500 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 66 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

2008

Based on 66 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

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 Fiat 500

Fiat Fiat 500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Fiat 500 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Fiat 500?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Fiat 500 is 94.7% 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 Fiat 500?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat Fiat 500 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, the Fiat Fiat 500 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Fiat 500?
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 Fiat 500?
Mileage data for the Fiat Fiat 500 is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

Check Your Fiat Fiat 500's MOT History

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