Fiat 500c
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 34,035 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
34,035
Best Year
2018 (88%)
Years Covered
10
About the Fiat 500c
The Fiat 500c has been tested 34,035 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2009 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 988 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT 500Cs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 78,611 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 31,985 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 500c is 4 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 500c by Year
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