2018 Fiat 500 · 81,706 MOT tests
2018 Fiat 500 reliability
2018 Fiat 500s fail 17% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 500 years (81,706 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 17%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 25,982
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 81,706
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.3% of tests fail here (129% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Suspension3.3%
- Brakes3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.11%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.9%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.8%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.79%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Fiat 500 reliable?
2018 Fiat 500s fail 17% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 500 years (81,706 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.11% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.21% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Fiat 500 shows 25,982 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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