2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Fiat 500C MOT pass rate and common faults

518 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 518 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Daytime running lamps: not working0.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  8. Macpherson strut - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  3. Lights & electrics4.4%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Brakes3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Fiat 500C?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2018 Fiat 500C cars passed their MOT first time, across 518 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat 500C?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Fiat 500C reliable at MOT time?

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