2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Fiat 500L MOT pass rate and common faults

830 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.1%
  2. Suspension12.3%
  3. Tyres6.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  5. Brakes4.1%
  6. Steering4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 500L?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2017 Fiat 500L cars passed their MOT first time, across 830 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat 500L reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).