2017 Fiat 500C · 5,043 MOT tests
2017 Fiat 500C reliability
2017 Fiat 500Cs fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 500C years (5,043 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 19.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 29,189
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,043
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.1% of tests fail here (175% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.1%
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.3%
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 1.41%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 1.25%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.65%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.13%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Fiat 500C reliable?
2017 Fiat 500Cs fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 500C years (5,043 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.33% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.3% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat 500C shows 29,189 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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