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FIAT 500 MOT Results

80.5% pass rate
from 297 tests in 2020
(30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.67% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.67% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Lever
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Bonnet (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.67% fail on Axles
      • 0.67% fail on King pins (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Springs
      • 0.34% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.34% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.67% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment
      • 0.34% fail on Requirements
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Drag link end
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.67% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.34% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.34% fail on Anchorages
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