2015 Fiat 500C · 8,303 MOT tests
2015 Fiat 500C reliability
2015 Fiat 500Cs fail 30% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 500C years (8,303 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 41,682
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,303
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15.8% of tests fail here (223% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.8%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 5.24%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.58%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.96%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.99%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.48%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (12.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.9%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (5.13%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Fiat 500C reliable?
2015 Fiat 500Cs fail 30% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 500C years (8,303 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (5.24% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.58% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Fiat 500C shows 41,682 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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