2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Fiat 500L MOT pass rate and common faults

2,760 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,760 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    98 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    78 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.4%
  2. Suspension10.5%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Steering8.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%

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: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2015 Fiat 500L?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2015 Fiat 500L cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,760 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Fiat 500L?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Fiat 500L reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).