Fiat 500 l
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 7,732 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
7,732
Best Year
2015 (85%)
Years Covered
5
About the Fiat 500 l
The Fiat 500 l has been tested 7,732 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2011 to 2015), 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 and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 39 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 72%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat 500 l by Year
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