Fiat 500 Star S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 780 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
780
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (97%)
Years Covered
2
About the Fiat 500 Star S-A
The Fiat 500 Star S-A was MOT tested 780 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 95%. 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 97% from 607 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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
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 Star S-A by Year
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Questions about the Fiat 500 Star S-A
Is the Fiat 500 Star S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Fiat 500 Star S-A averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 780 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 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 97%.
Which year Fiat 500 Star S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Fiat 500 Star S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 93%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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