Fiat 500 C Star MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Fiat 500 C Star MHEV car check
Is the Fiat 500 C Star MHEV reliable? We analysed 567 real MOT tests across 185 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat 500 C Star MHEV 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 Star MHEV.
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat 500 C Star MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat 500 C Star MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat 500 C Star MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat 500 C Star MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat 500 C Star MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301 | 89.0% | 11,061 | 17,093 | 25,551 |
| 2020 | 249 | 84.3% | 11,254 | 17,578 | 24,953 |
How Long Does a Fiat 500 C Star MHEV Last?
Based on 185 Fiat 500 C Star MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 500 C Star MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500 C Star MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.0% MOT pass rate from 301 tests
84.3% MOT pass rate from 249 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat 500 C Star MHEV is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 301 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.3% — 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 Star MHEV 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 Star MHEV THIS CAR | 86.9% | 567 | 17,336 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 |
| Nissan Rogue | 77.7% | 435 | 57,224 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 500 C Star MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat 500 C Star MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 567 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 Star MHEV 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 Star MHEV owner drives around 3,959 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.