2021 Fiat 500 · 2,615 MOT tests
2021 Fiat 500 reliability
2021 Fiat 500s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 500 years (2,615 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500s: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 18,429
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,615
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Fiat 500
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Suspension1%
- Brakes0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.92%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.46%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.22%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.88%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.84%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Fiat 500 reliable?
2021 Fiat 500s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 500 years (2,615 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Fiat 500 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.68% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.15% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Fiat 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Fiat 500 shows 18,429 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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