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

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92.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.3%

vs Fiat Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat 500 Dolcevita — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 500 Dolcevita has an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, which is 7.3 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 500 Dolcevita is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2020

Based on 280 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 3yr

21k mi

Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

2019

Based on 121 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

0

Based on 173 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

14k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

4.3%

Front Offside

2.1%

Rear Nearside

0.7%

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Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

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87.5% pass rate

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76.6% pass rate

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81.2% pass rate

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92.8% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Fiat 500 Dolcevita

Fiat 500 Dolcevita — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 500 Dolcevita MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 Dolcevita?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 Dolcevita is 92.3% 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 Dolcevita?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Fiat 500 Dolcevita reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita 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 Dolcevita?
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 Dolcevita?
Typical mileage for the Fiat 500 Dolcevita: 21,037 miles at 3 years, 34,539 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500 Dolcevita to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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