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Common Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,636 real MOT tests across 2 model years.

Segment: city car | Fuel: Petrol

93%

Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev pass rate

83%

Fiat average

82%

National average

The Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 10 points above the Fiat average and 11 points above the national average.

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Most Common Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev, with typical repair costs

Brakes

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

Moderate likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

Moderate likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Lower likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2020
93%
Best year
2021
92%
Worst year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Petrol1.0L92%8%
2020Petrol1.0L93%7%

Most Reliable Year

2020

93% pass rate from 1,194 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2021

92% pass rate from 442 tests

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Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev Running Costs

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Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev FAQ

What are the most common Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev problems?

The most common Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev MOT problems are issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 1,636 real tests.

Is the Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev reliable?

The Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 11 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev is most reliable?

The 2020 Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev is the most reliable year with a 93% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2021 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 92%.

How much does it cost to fix common Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Fiat 500 Launch Edition Mhev typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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