2017 Fiat 500L · 2,864 MOT tests

2017 Fiat 500L reliability

2017 Fiat 500Ls fail 28% of first MOT tests, 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 500L years (2,864 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%): 28%; first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 73% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5: 36,893; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 2,864; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2017 against the years either side

2016 cars: 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
2018 cars: 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
Weak spot: suspension, 9.5% of tests fail here (264% 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 500L

Fail rate by area

Suspension9.5%
Lights and electrics9.1%
Tyres5.6%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
Brakes3.2%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Steering1.6%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Coil spring fractured or broken 4.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.74%
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 3.04%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 2.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.82%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
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 (12.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.84%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.47%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.42%)

Other years

Every Fiat 500L year

2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2017 Fiat 500L reliable?

2017 Fiat 500Ls fail 28% of first MOT tests, 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 500L years (2,864 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500L MOT?

Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.74% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.04% of tests).

How many miles should a 2017 Fiat 500L have done?

At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Fiat 500L shows 36,893 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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