2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Fiat 500C MOT pass rate and common faults

2,105 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    57 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.9%
  2. Lights & electrics13.2%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Brakes4.6%
  6. Body & chassis3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%

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 2014 Fiat 500C?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2014 Fiat 500C cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,105 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

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

Is the 2014 Fiat 500C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).