2018 Fiat 500L · 1,972 MOT tests
2018 Fiat 500L reliability
2018 Fiat 500Ls fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 500L years (1,972 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 81% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 28,150
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,972
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.9% of tests fail here (418% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- 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 500L
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Tyres4.1%
- Brakes2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Steering0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.27%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Daytime running lamp not working 1.22%
A failed daytime running lamp makes the car less visible to other road users, so it should be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.77%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.25%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.19%)
Is a 2018 Fiat 500L reliable?
2018 Fiat 500Ls fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 500L years (1,972 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat 500L MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.02% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat 500L have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Fiat 500L shows 28,150 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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