2019 Fiat 500 · 56,374 MOT tests
2019 Fiat 500 reliability
2019 Fiat 500s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 500 years (56,374 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 21,582
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 56,374
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.3% of tests fail here (163% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Suspension2.3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.13%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.6%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.95%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.42%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Fiat 500 reliable?
2019 Fiat 500s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 500 years (56,374 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.35% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.13% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Fiat 500 shows 21,582 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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