Fiat 500C

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 34,035 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

34,035

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat 500C

The Fiat 500C was MOT tested 34,035 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2009 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to 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 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 988 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Fiat 500Cs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 875cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

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.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Fiat 500C?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-4% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Fiat 500C by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	88%	988	31,985 mi
2017	85%	2,823	37,619 mi
2016	83%	4,314	44,058 mi
2015	78%	5,267	49,590 mi
2014	78%	4,650	53,895 mi
2013	79%	4,023	59,147 mi
2012	76%	4,459	63,438 mi
2011	75%	2,709	69,456 mi
2010	74%	3,085	74,025 mi
2009	72%	1,717	78,611 mi

Questions about the Fiat 500C

Is the Fiat 500C reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2009 to 2018), the Fiat 500C averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 34,035 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Fiat 500C has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Fiat 500C has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 72%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.