Fiat 500c MOT Check

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

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73.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.1%

vs Fiat Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Fiat 500c — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 500c has an average MOT pass rate of 73.9%, which is 11.1 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 500c on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat 500c fails its MOT are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your 500c 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 500c, 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 500c performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 1,438 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2017

Based on 3,966 vehicles

83.4%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2016

Based on 5,735 vehicles

79.2%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

23.0%

2015

Based on 6,621 vehicles

73.4%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

29.4%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2014

Based on 5,941 vehicles

73.2%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

28.6%

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2013

Based on 5,160 vehicles

74.3%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

2012

Based on 5,567 vehicles

69.3%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

31.1%

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2011

Based on 3,425 vehicles

67.7%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2010

Based on 3,809 vehicles

65.1%Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2009

Based on 2,098 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Fiat average: 85.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

35.2%

0

Based on 21,623 vehicles

78.4%Good

Fiat average: 85.0%

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat 500c

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

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.1%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

2.9%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.6%

A shock absorber bush excessively worn

2.5%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.1%

Fiat 500c Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

2.6%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Offside

1.3%

Other Fiat Models

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

Fiat Hymer

92.8% pass rate

Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev

92.2% pass rate

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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 500c

Fiat 500c — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 500c MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500c?

The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500c is 73.9% 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 500c?

The most common MOT failures on the Fiat 500c are: Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.1%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (2.9%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Fiat 500c reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.9%, the Fiat 500c 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 500c?

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 500c?

Typical mileage for the Fiat 500c: 42,070 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500c to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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