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Fiat 500 Star reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,400 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.
86%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,400 tests · fleet 85%
86%
Where the 500 Star fails
Suspension98
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics98
Fails more often on suspension. Holds up better on emissions & leaks.
Share of 4 to 7 years Fiat 500 Star MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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