Fiat 500 Pop MHEV
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,465 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
1,465
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (95%)
Years Covered
3
About the Fiat 500 Pop MHEV
The Fiat 500 Pop MHEV was MOT tested 1,465 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 90%. 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 95% from 386 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 89%. The 6 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 (2020) averages 21,641 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 11,289 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500 Pop MHEV performs 7 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.
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Fiat 500 Pop MHEV by Year
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Questions about the Fiat 500 Pop MHEV
Is the Fiat 500 Pop MHEV reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Fiat 500 Pop MHEV averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 1,465 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 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 95%.
Which year Fiat 500 Pop MHEV has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Fiat 500 Pop MHEV has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 89%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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