2018 Fiat 500C · 1,896 MOT tests
2018 Fiat 500C reliability
2018 Fiat 500Cs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 500C years (1,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 16.8%
- 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 5
- 25,038
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,896
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.2% of tests fail here (168% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Tyres4.4%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Suspension2.8%
- Brakes2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.48%
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 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.9%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.79%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.79%
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 0.63%
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 (11.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.64%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.11%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Fiat 500C reliable?
2018 Fiat 500Cs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 500C years (1,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.48% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.32% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Fiat 500C shows 25,038 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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