Fiat 500C: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.7% of Fiat 500C MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2009, 2010 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,503 | 11.7% |
| 2010 | 10,113 | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 8,854 | 5.7% |
| 2013 | 12,554 | 3.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.