Fiat 500l
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 31,210 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
31,210
Best Year
2019 (88%)
Years Covered
9
About the Fiat 500l
The Fiat 500l has been tested 31,210 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2013 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 236 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 76%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT 500Ls show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 78,703 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,840 miles.
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 500l by Year
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