2017 Fiat 500 · 77,637 MOT tests
2017 Fiat 500 reliability
2017 Fiat 500s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 500 years (77,637 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 32,525
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 77,637
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.5% of tests fail here (163% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.5%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Brakes3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.84%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.38%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.18%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.48%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.48%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Fiat 500 reliable?
2017 Fiat 500s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 500 years (77,637 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.64% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.84% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat 500 shows 32,525 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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