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

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Is the Fiat 500 Star Twinair reliable? We analysed 549 real MOT tests across 137 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 549 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.8%
Typical Mileage
20,248mi
Annual Mileage
4,552mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Fiat 500 Star Twinair Number Plates

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

Fiat 500 Star Twinair MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90%
2020
89.8%
2019

Fiat 500 Star Twinair Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Fiat 500 Star Twinair Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,481 mi/yr
Typical
4,552 mi/yr
Average
5,278 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,090 mi/yr

Fiat 500 Star Twinair MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 438 90.0% 12,779 20,210 29,218
2019 98 89.8% 12,369 20,471 33,779

How Long Does a Fiat 500 Star Twinair Last?

Based on 137 Fiat 500 Star Twinair vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Fiat 500 Star Twinair Mileage Distribution

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

Median
20,248 mi
75th Percentile
29,554 mi
95th Percentile
46,366 mi
Max Recorded
166,891 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500 Star Twinair

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

Best year
2020

90.0% MOT pass rate from 438 tests

Year to avoid
2019

89.8% MOT pass rate from 98 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat 500 Star Twinair is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 438 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.8% — 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 Star Twinair Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat 500 Star Twinair THIS CAR 89.8% 549 20,248 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
Volvo S40 SE D (E4) 76.4% 632 154,326 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Fiat 500 Star Twinair?

The Fiat 500 Star Twinair has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 549 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 Star Twinair 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 Star Twinair owner drives around 4,552 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 Star Twinair — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 500 Star Twinair reliable?
Based on 549 MOT tests, the Fiat 500 Star Twinair has a 89.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat 500 Star Twinair?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat 500 Star Twinair do per year?
The typical Fiat 500 Star Twinair does around 4,552 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat 500 Star Twinair last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat 500 Star Twinair?
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 Star Twinair?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat 500 Star Twinair is 2020 with a 90.0% pass rate across 438 tests.