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

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Is the Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV reliable? We analysed 3,168 real MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,168 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.5%
Typical Mileage
21,870mi
Annual Mileage
4,558mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat 500 Rockstar 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 Rockstar MHEV.

Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV Number Plates

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

Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

87.8%
2021
87.2%
2020

Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11

Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,713 mi/yr
Typical
4,558 mi/yr
Average
5,434 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,036 mi/yr

Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,616 87.8% 15,770 26,279 36,860
2020 1,497 87.2% 12,802 18,610 26,187

How Long Does a Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV Last?

Based on 1,011 Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV Mileage Distribution

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

Median
21,870 mi
75th Percentile
32,408 mi
95th Percentile
48,767 mi
Max Recorded
100,948 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV

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

Best year
2021

87.8% MOT pass rate from 1,616 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.2% MOT pass rate from 1,497 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.8% across 1,616 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.2% — 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 Rockstar 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 Rockstar MHEV THIS CAR 87.5% 3,168 21,870 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
Renault Megane Dynamique T-tom DCI Eco 78.3% 1,640 98,570 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV?

The Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% across 3,168 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat 500 Rockstar 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 Rockstar MHEV owner drives around 4,558 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 Rockstar MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV reliable?
Based on 3,168 MOT tests, the Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV has a 87.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV do per year?
The typical Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV does around 4,558 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV?
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 Rockstar MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat 500 Rockstar MHEV is 2021 with a 87.8% pass rate across 1,616 tests.