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Fiat 500 star s-a

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 780 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

780

Best Year

2020 (97%)

Years Covered

2

About the Fiat 500 star s-a

The Fiat 500 star s-a has been tested 780 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 607 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 4 point spread, the 500 star s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 18,769 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 16,202 miles.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500 star s-a performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Fiat range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1242cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Fiat 500 star s-a?

vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs Fiat brand average+12% (83% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Fiat 500 star s-a by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202097%60716,202 mi
201993%17318,769 mi

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