Fiat 500 L reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,266 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,266 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 62% of Fiat 500 L cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 500 L tends to fail
Share of Fiat 500 L cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, brakes, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Fiat 500 L reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat 500 L is more demanding than average for its age: 62% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension, brakes and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat 500 L?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat 500 L in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 62%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Fiat 500 L MOT?
For Fiat 500 L cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (11.7% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), brakes (7.2% of tests vs 4.2% fleet), lights & electrics (9% of tests vs 6.9% fleet).