Fiat 500
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 574,863 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
574,863
Best Year
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
16
About the Fiat 500
The Fiat 500 has been tested 574,863 times in 2026 MOT data across 16 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 195 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT 500s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 34,363 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 18,379 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Fiat 500?
Fiat 500 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | 195 | 18,379 mi | |
| 2020 | 92% | 7,732 | 23,865 mi | |
| 2019 | 90% | 31,868 | 27,173 mi | |
| 2018 | 86% | 40,756 | 33,498 mi | |
| 2017 | 83% | 39,899 | 40,199 mi | |
| 2016 | 80% | 56,821 | 45,258 mi | |
| 2015 | 78% | 69,392 | 51,933 mi | |
| 2014 | 78% | 73,839 | 58,446 mi | |
| 2013 | 78% | 63,361 | 63,074 mi | |
| 2012 | 76% | 51,956 | 68,150 mi | |
| 2011 | 75% | 36,701 | 72,823 mi | |
| 2010 | 73% | 39,852 | 77,223 mi | |
| 2009 | 72% | 38,991 | 82,820 mi | |
| 2008 | 72% | 23,228 | 86,722 mi | |
| 2007 | 72% | 241 | 89,332 mi | |
| 2001 | 81% | 31 | 34,363 mi |
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