Fiat 500 c
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 8,521 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
8,521
Best Year
2014 (81%)
Years Covered
6
About the Fiat 500 c
The Fiat 500 c has been tested 8,521 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2009 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 1,150 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 70%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT 500 Cs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 76,306 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 52,168 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500 c is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat 500 c by Year
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