Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Fiat 500l?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Fiat 500l?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Fiat 500l?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Fiat 500l reliable?

Based on MOT data from 167 vehicles, the 2019 Fiat 500l has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Fiat 500l?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Fiat 500l are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (15.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Fiat 500l?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat 500l (2019)

167 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.7% first-time pass rate

2019 Fiat 500l

CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 2019 Fiat 500l. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 FIAT 500L passes its MOT first time at 84.7%, which is a solid 4.7 percentage points above the UK average—these cars are genuinely more reliable than the typical used car. The dangerous defect rate of 11.4% is reassuring and sits well below concern territory, so you're not taking an unusual safety gamble here.

At 27,379 miles on average, these cars are relatively lightly used for their age, which helps explain the good pass rate and the modest failure count of 0.89 per vehicle. The advisory list averages 3.6 items per test, suggesting minor maintenance issues rather than structural problems—before you buy, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension and braking components, which typically feature in those advisories.

We have limited data for the 2019 Fiat 500l — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–34k

For context

These stats describe 167 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 167 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 15.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 12.3%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Wipers & washers 9.8%

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · …

Other issues 9.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Fiat 500l

Based on MOT data from 167 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (90%)	151	85.5%	0.83

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Fiat 500l vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,443

typical

17,979

low mileage

33,574

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Fiat 500l vehicles fall between 17,979 and 33,574 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,979 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,979–33,574 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Fiat 500ls sit.

⚠ Over 45,324 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Fiat 500l — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Fiat 500ls are still on the road.

Strong survival — 160 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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