Fiat Cinquecento MOT data by year
The Fiat Cinquecento appears in 2,064 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1993–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion, and its overall pass rate is 73.9%.
2,064
MOT tests analysed
73.9%
Pass rate
26.1%
Fail rate
1993–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 483 | 72.7% | 27.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 530 | 73.4% | 26.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 326 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 259 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 179 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.2% | 169 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.7% | 159 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 130 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.2% | 66 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 40 |
Methodology & source. Based on 2,064 MOT tests. 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.