2014 Fiat 500 · 132,661 MOT tests
2014 Fiat 500 reliability
2014 Fiat 500s fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 500 years (132,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 32.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 51,046
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 132,661
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15.1% of tests fail here (123% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.1%
- Lights and electrics10.3%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 6.13%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.15%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.29%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.23%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.39%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.92%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.73%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Fiat 500 reliable?
2014 Fiat 500s fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 500 years (132,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6.13% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.15% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Fiat 500 shows 51,046 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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