2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Fiat 500 MOT pass rate and common faults

36,762 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 36,762 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    1,452 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    908 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    785 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.3%
  2. Lights & electrics11.0%
  3. Tyres8.5%
  4. Brakes7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%

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 2015 Fiat 500?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2015 Fiat 500 cars passed their MOT first time, across 36,762 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Fiat 500 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).