2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Fiat 500 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,851 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,851 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    305 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    281 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    141 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.2%
  3. Suspension3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Brakes3.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Fiat 500?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2019 Fiat 500 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,851 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat 500?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Fiat 500 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).