Fiat 500 Star reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,400 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,400 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of Fiat 500 Star cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 500 Star tends to fail
Share of Fiat 500 Star cars aged 4 to 7 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. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Fiat 500 Star reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat 500 Star is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat 500 Star?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat 500 Star in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%. 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 Star MOT?
For Fiat 500 Star cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (2.5% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).