Fiat 500L reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 24,033 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 24,033 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of Fiat 500L 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 500L tends to fail
Share of Fiat 500L 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, steering. Holds up better than average on road wheels, identification.
Common questions
Is the Fiat 500L reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat 500L is more demanding than average for its age: 64% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension, brakes and steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat 500L?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat 500L in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 71%; and 8 to 12 years, 64%. 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 500L MOT?
For Fiat 500L cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (9.8% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), brakes (6.5% of tests vs 4.2% fleet), steering (3.3% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).