2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Fiat 500C MOT pass rate and common faults

1,971 MOT tests in 2024. 72.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time72.3%
Failed or needed repairs27.7%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,971 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    49 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.3%
  2. Brakes8.4%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Lights & electrics4.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2016 Fiat 500C?

In 2024, 72.3% of 2016 Fiat 500C cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,971 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat 500C?

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

Is the 2016 Fiat 500C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).