2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Fiat 500L MOT pass rate and common faults

156 MOT tests in 2024. 79.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time79.5%
Failed or needed repairs20.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 156 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Driver's view: of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  3. Lights & electrics5.8%
  4. Tyres2.6%
  5. Steering0.6%
  6. Brakes0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 500L?

In 2024, 79.5% of 2019 Fiat 500L cars passed their MOT first time, across 156 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 Fiat 500L reliable at MOT time?

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