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Fiat 500 C Star MOT Check

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

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91.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Fiat Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat 500 C Star — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 500 C Star has an average MOT pass rate of 91.4%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 500 C Star is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2020

Based on 288 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.2%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

2019

Based on 217 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

19.5%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

0

Based on 220 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Offside

1.0%

Front

0.3%

Nearside

0.3%

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

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See detailed fault analysis for Fiat 500 C Star

Fiat 500 C Star — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 500 C Star MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 C Star?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 C Star is 91.4% 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 C Star?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat 500 C Star reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.4%, the Fiat 500 C Star 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 500 C Star?
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 C Star?
Typical mileage for the Fiat 500 C Star: 23,482 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500 C Star to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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