Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 50 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,630

£136/month

MOT Pass Rate

100%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 1-8

999cc Petrol

Great Choice

100% pass rate, £1,630/year to run. 18 points above average.

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Petrol999cc6 years old50 tests24k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

~50 mpg

£1,175

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Per week£31/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

100% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Fiat brand average of 83%.

100% of MOT tests on Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEVs from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 50 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 24,435 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models35th of 2,554(top 2%)

Rank among Fiat models8th of 788(top 2%)

vs average of all models+18%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average+8%(92% avg)

vs Fiat average+17%(83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

24,435

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV had 24,435 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	100%	40	16,646 mi
2020	100%	50	24,435 mi

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About the 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV

The 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV is a city car. Our records list a 999cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 50 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 2% of all 2020 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 24,435 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,175 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,630 (£136/month), broken down as £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV

At 6 years old, the Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 50 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV(2020)	100%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853+£223
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£373
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780+£150

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV

Is the 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 100% of MOT tests on 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEVs ended in a pass, from 50 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,630 a year (£136 a month): £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV?

100% of 50 MOT tests on the 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 35th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (top 2%).

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Fiat 500 C Rockstar MHEV is 24,435 miles, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.