Fiat 500: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,978,225 Fiat 500 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.2% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2021 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 940 | 6.5% |
| 2008 | 76,105 | 5.7% |
| 2009 | 133,471 | 5.4% |
| 2010 | 137,739 | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 132,245 | 5.4% |
| 2012 | 178,211 | 5.4% |
| 2013 | 208,601 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 245,931 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 230,546 | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 189,313 | 5.0% |
| 2017 | 131,084 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 131,828 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 94,364 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 45,908 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 27,619 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 13,447 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 768 | 3.6% |
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.