2016 Fiat 500 · 106,761 MOT tests
2016 Fiat 500 reliability
2016 Fiat 500s fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 500 years (106,761 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 26.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 37,473
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 106,761
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 13.2% of tests fail here (261% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.2%
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Brakes4.5%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.9%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.03%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.01%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.52%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.57%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.19%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (5.04%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Fiat 500 reliable?
2016 Fiat 500s fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 500 years (106,761 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.9% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.03% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat 500 shows 37,473 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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