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

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91.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.9%

vs Fiat Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat 500 Sport — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 500 Sport has an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, which is 6.9 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 500 Sport is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat 500 Sport fails its MOT are brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. If you are preparing your 500 Sport 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 Sport, 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 Sport performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 264 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

2.9%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

2019

Based on 772 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

13.2%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

0

Based on 401 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat 500 Sport

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

1

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

1.7%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
3

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

1.6%
4

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.3%
Fiat 500 Sport Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

2.3%

Front

1.1%

Front Nearside

1.1%

Other Fiat Models

Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

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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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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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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 Sport

Fiat 500 Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 500 Sport MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 Sport?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500 Sport is 91.9% 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 Sport?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat 500 Sport are: Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn (1.7%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%), Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat 500 Sport reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, the Fiat 500 Sport 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 Sport?
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 Sport?
Typical mileage for the Fiat 500 Sport: 27,223 miles at 3 years, 38,874 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500 Sport to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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