Fiat 500 star
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 3,800 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
3,800
Best Year
2019 (90%)
Years Covered
2
About the Fiat 500 star
The Fiat 500 star has been tested 3,800 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 1,552 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 1 point spread, the 500 star is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 25,572 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 33,737 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500 star 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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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