Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev MOT Failures
An analysis of 14,866 real DVSA MOT tests on the Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev is tyre cords visible or damaged — this model is 6.1 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 14,866 MOT tests, 3.05% of all Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev tests recorded this as a failure.
Tyre failures indicate either poor maintenance or suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. Check all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall damage, and uneven wear patterns.
The failures span 2 categories: Tyres, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev:
Tyres — check for tyre cords visible or damaged. Brakes — check for cable damaged or knotted.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev?
Based on 14,866 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is tyre cords visible or damaged — at 6x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include cable damaged or knotted.
Is the Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev reliable based on MOT data?
The Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is tyre cords visible or damaged. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include tyre cords visible or damaged, cable damaged or knotted.
How do I check a Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.