2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Fiat 500 C MOT pass rate and common faults

954 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 954 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    27 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions0.3%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics2.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Fiat 500 C?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2021 Fiat 500 C cars passed their MOT first time, across 954 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat 500 C?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Fiat 500 C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).