2020 Fiat 500C · 1,725 MOT tests
2020 Fiat 500C reliability
2020 Fiat 500Cs fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 500C years (1,725 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 17,086
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,725
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.2% of tests fail here (116% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes1.3%
- Suspension1.2%
- Steering0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.91%
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 1.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.93%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.87%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.46%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.26%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.8%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.1%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Fiat 500C reliable?
2020 Fiat 500Cs fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 500C years (1,725 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.91% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.04% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Fiat 500C shows 17,086 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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