2016 Fiat 500C · 7,250 MOT tests
2016 Fiat 500C reliability
2016 Fiat 500Cs fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 500C years (7,250 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 35,535
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,250
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.9% of tests fail here (212% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.9%
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Brakes4.4%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.31%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.81%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.99%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.12%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.79%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (4.52%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Fiat 500C reliable?
2016 Fiat 500Cs fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 500C years (7,250 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.31% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.81% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat 500C shows 35,535 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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