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Fiat 500 C Rockstar Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat 500 C Rockstar reliable? We analysed 638 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 638 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.4%
Typical Mileage
18,543mi
Annual Mileage
4,462mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat 500 C Rockstar is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat 500 C Rockstar.

Fiat 500 C Rockstar Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat 500 C Rockstar. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat 500 C Rockstar MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat 500 C Rockstar to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.9%
2020
90.2%
2019

Fiat 500 C Rockstar Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat 500 C Rockstar models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5

Fiat 500 C Rockstar Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat 500 C Rockstar owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,560 mi/yr
Typical
4,462 mi/yr
Average
6,418 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,053 mi/yr

Fiat 500 C Rockstar MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat 500 C Rockstar year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 388 87.9% 12,017 18,239 27,204
2019 234 90.2% 13,251 20,940 33,182

How Long Does a Fiat 500 C Rockstar Last?

Based on 150 Fiat 500 C Rockstar vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Fiat 500 C Rockstar Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 500 C Rockstar MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
18,543 mi
75th Percentile
29,188 mi
95th Percentile
52,137 mi
Max Recorded
104,169 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500 C Rockstar

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

90.2% MOT pass rate from 234 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.9% MOT pass rate from 388 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat 500 C Rockstar is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 234 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Fiat 500 C Rockstar Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat 500 C Rockstar THIS CAR 88.4% 638 18,543 mi — yrs
Fiat Punto 68.7% 6,712,102 61,468 mi 32 yrs
Fiat 500 76.9% 3,854,072 42,469 mi 18 yrs
Fiat Ducato 75% 1,962,737 48,690 mi 38 yrs
BMW 320D Xdrive M Sport 91.9% 496 79,758 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 500 C Rockstar outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat 500 C Rockstar?

The Fiat 500 C Rockstar has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 638 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat 500 C Rockstar with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Fiat 500 C Rockstar owner drives around 4,462 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Fiat 500 C Rockstar — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 500 C Rockstar reliable?
Based on 638 MOT tests, the Fiat 500 C Rockstar has a 88.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat 500 C Rockstar?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat 500 C Rockstar do per year?
The typical Fiat 500 C Rockstar does around 4,462 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat 500 C Rockstar last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat 500 C Rockstar?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat 500 C Rockstar?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat 500 C Rockstar is 2019 with a 90.2% pass rate across 234 tests.