2015 Fiat 500L · 9,612 MOT tests
2015 Fiat 500L reliability
2015 Fiat 500Ls fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 500L years (9,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 53,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,612
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (309% 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 500L
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Tyres7.8%
- Suspension7.3%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Steering4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.39%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.15%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.28%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.91%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.7%)
Is a 2015 Fiat 500L reliable?
2015 Fiat 500Ls fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 500L years (9,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Fiat 500L MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.39% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Fiat 500L have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Fiat 500L shows 53,654 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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