What year Fiat 500 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2020 Fiat 500 has the highest pass rate at 89.5%, out of 4,168 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Fiat 500 MOT failures?

The most common Fiat 500 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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322,951 vehicles · MOT data 2007–2020 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

2020

89.5% first-test pass rate · 4,168 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

2007

70.2% first-test pass rate · 226 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2020	89.5%	19,836 mi	4,168
2019	88.1%	22,076 mi	19,025
2018	85.9%	25,761 mi	23,975
2017	86.1%	30,167 mi	23,033
2016	82.8%	32,747 mi	31,910
2015	80.5%	36,844 mi	37,739
2014	79.8%	41,041 mi	40,135
2013	79.3%	44,063 mi	34,267
2012	77.1%	47,145 mi	28,638
2011	75.7%	49,650 mi	20,574
2010	74.7%	52,164 mi	22,458
2009	73.6%	56,016 mi	22,360
2008	73.0%	58,258 mi	14,443
2007	70.2%	58,652 mi	226

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