Fiat 500L MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

18.8%
MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Fiat 500L vehicles
Based on 820 MOT tests
9.2pp below the UK average (28%)

Fiat 500L shows good reliability at this age, with a 18.8% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Fiat 500L are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Visibility 7.3%
Lamps & Electrics 4.0%
Tyres 2.3%
Suspension 1.7%
Brakes 1.6%
Steering 0.1%
Body & Chassis 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Fiat 500L MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 18.8% 820 Visibility
3-5 years 20.5% 8,976 Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years 32.1% 61,374 Suspension
11-15 years 38.8% 1,602 Suspension
15+ years 19.4% 165 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Fiat 500L reliable?

Yes. Based on 820 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Fiat 500L vehicles have a 18.8% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Fiat 500L?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Visibility — 7.3% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 4.0% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.3% failure risk

How can I prepare my Fiat 500L for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Fiat 500L, focus on: (1) Visibility — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Fiat 500L Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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