Fiat 500 L
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 7,732 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
7,732
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (76%)
Years Covered
5
About the Fiat 500 L
The Fiat 500 L was MOT tested 7,732 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2011 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 76% from 2,587 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 72%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Fiat 500 L has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 69,326 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 65,797 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500 L is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
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.
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Fiat 500 L by Year
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Questions about the Fiat 500 L
Is the Fiat 500 L reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2011 to 2015), the Fiat 500 L averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 7,732 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 76%.
Which year Fiat 500 L has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Fiat 500 L has the highest MOT pass rate at 76%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 72%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Fiat 500 Ls more reliable?
The Fiat 500 L has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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