2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Fiat 500C MOT pass rate and common faults

1,424 MOT tests in 2024. 77.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.4%
Failed or needed repairs22.6%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,424 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    40 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.9%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Lights & electrics5.4%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%

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 2017 Fiat 500C?

In 2024, 77.4% of 2017 Fiat 500C cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,424 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat 500C?

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

Is the 2017 Fiat 500C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).