2020 Fiat 500 · 19,559 MOT tests
2020 Fiat 500 reliability
2020 Fiat 500s fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 500 years (19,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 11.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 18,999
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,559
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.1% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes1.3%
- Suspension1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.42%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.31%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.16%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Fiat 500 reliable?
2020 Fiat 500s fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 500 years (19,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.11% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Fiat 500 shows 18,999 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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