2014 Fiat 500C · 9,280 MOT tests
2014 Fiat 500C reliability
2014 Fiat 500Cs fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 500C years (9,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 30.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 46,193
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,280
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15%
- Lights and electrics9.2%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.21%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.46%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.16%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
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 1.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.97%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.83%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.68%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Fiat 500C reliable?
2014 Fiat 500Cs fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 500C years (9,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.3% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.21% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Fiat 500C shows 46,193 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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