Fiat 500 C Star
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 334 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
334
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (98%)
Years Covered
2
About the Fiat 500 C Star
The Fiat 500 C Star was MOT tested 334 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 175 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 84%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 25,119 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 19,964 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500 C Star performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Fiat range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2020 detailsHow reliable is the Fiat 500 C Star?
Fiat 500 C Star by Year
Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.
Questions about the Fiat 500 C Star
Is the Fiat 500 C Star reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Fiat 500 C Star averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 334 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.
Which year Fiat 500 C Star has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Fiat 500 C Star has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 84%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Fiat 500 C Star Guides & Articles
Cheapest Cars to Insure in the UK: Insurance Groups 1-10
9 min read
Running CostsCheapest Cars to Run in 2026: Running Costs From DVSA MOT Data
9 min read
Reliability20 Most Reliable Used Cars UK 2026: Real MOT Pass Rate Rankings
10 min read
Buying GuideFord Fiesta Common Problems (2026): What to Check Before Buying
13 min read
ReliabilityFord Puma Common Problems: 7 Issues That Could Cost £1,500+ (2026)
13 min read
Checking a specific Fiat 500 C Star?
Enter the reg plate to see its individual MOT history, mileage verification, and predicted costs.