Fiat 500 Pop Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat 500 Pop reliable? We analysed 5,391 real MOT tests across 981 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat 500 Pop is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat 500 Pop.
Fiat 500 Pop Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat 500 Pop. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat 500 Pop Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat 500 Pop fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat 500 Pop Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat 500 Pop models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat 500 Pop Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat 500 Pop owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat 500 Pop Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 500 Pop MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Fiat 500 Pop Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 Pop THIS CAR | 83.4% | 5,391 | 52,110 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 |
| Mazda MX5 | 75.6% | 3,499 | 96,594 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 500 Pop outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat 500 Pop has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.4% across 5,391 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall - 175/65tr14 with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Pop 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 Pop owner drives around 4,600 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.