2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Fiat 500 C MOT pass rate and common faults

562 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    17 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.2%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Lights & electrics12.6%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Fiat 500 C?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2014 Fiat 500 C cars passed their MOT first time, across 562 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat 500 C?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Fiat 500 C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).