Fiat 500: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,978,225 Fiat 500 MOT tests in this dataset, 10.7% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 940 | 17.1% |
| 2008 | 76,105 | 15.4% |
| 2009 | 133,471 | 15.6% |
| 2010 | 137,739 | 13.8% |
| 2011 | 132,245 | 13.4% |
| 2012 | 178,211 | 13.9% |
| 2013 | 208,601 | 11.8% |
| 2014 | 245,931 | 11.8% |
| 2015 | 230,546 | 12.8% |
| 2016 | 189,313 | 10.5% |
| 2017 | 131,084 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 131,828 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 94,364 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 45,908 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 27,619 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 13,447 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 768 | 0.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.