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Fiat 500 Pop Star Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat 500 Pop Star reliable? We analysed 1,188 real MOT tests across 239 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,188 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.0%
Typical Mileage
40,424mi
Annual Mileage
5,366mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat 500 Pop Star 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 Star.

Fiat 500 Pop Star Number Plates

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

Fiat 500 Pop Star Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,372 mi/yr
Typical
5,366 mi/yr
Average
5,666 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,391 mi/yr

Fiat 500 Pop Star Mileage Distribution

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

Median
40,424 mi
75th Percentile
55,135 mi
95th Percentile
75,940 mi
Max Recorded
122,554 mi

How Does the Fiat 500 Pop Star 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 Star THIS CAR 85.0% 1,188 40,424 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
Citroen C4 Picasso Vtr + HDI 83.2% 1,612 84,314 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Fiat 500 Pop Star?

The Fiat 500 Pop Star has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 1,188 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Fiat 500 Pop Star owner drives around 5,366 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 Pop Star — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 500 Pop Star reliable?
Based on 1,188 MOT tests, the Fiat 500 Pop Star has a 85.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat 500 Pop Star?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat 500 Pop Star do per year?
The typical Fiat 500 Pop Star does around 5,366 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat 500 Pop Star last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat 500 Pop Star?
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.