2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Fiat 500 MOT pass rate and common faults

38,405 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 38,405 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    1,399 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    1,057 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    989 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.2%
  2. Lights & electrics14.5%
  3. Brakes9.1%
  4. Tyres7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2014 Fiat 500?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2014 Fiat 500 cars passed their MOT first time, across 38,405 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat 500?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Fiat 500 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).