Fiat 600 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Fiat 600 car check
Is the Fiat 600 reliable? We analysed 663 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat 600 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat 600.
Fiat 600 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat 600. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat 600 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat 600 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat 600 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat 600 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat 600 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat 600 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat 600 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat 600 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 55 | 76.4% | 27,666 | 46,641 | 52,565 |
| 1968 | 51 | 68.6% | 49,708 | 52,434 | 62,365 |
| 1967 | 67 | 83.6% | 4,981 | 58,458 | 74,170 |
| 1966 | 61 | 80.3% | 30,999 | 61,658 | 86,760 |
How Long Does a Fiat 600 Last?
Based on 128 Fiat 600 vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat 600 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 600 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 600
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
68.6% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat 600 is 1967, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 67 tests. The 1968 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat 600 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 600 THIS CAR | 79.0% | 663 | 57,657 mi | 60 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 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 County TD5 | 79.2% | 1,012 | 125,202 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 600 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat 600Should you buy a used Fiat 600?
The Fiat 600 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 663 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Fiat 600 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (26 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (21), and stop lamp not working (19). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat 600 owner drives around 170 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.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat 600 models stay on UK roads for around 60 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.