MOT failure data · 2025
Fiat 500 Lounge MOT problems
Across every Fiat 500 Lounge that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was condition has ply or cords exposed, on 23.43% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 51.85%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Fiat 500 Lounge MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 23.43% |
| 2 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 11.99% |
| 3 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 8.3% |
| 4 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 8.3% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 4 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Fiat 500 Lounge, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Fiat 500 Lounge buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Fiat 500 Lounge?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Fiat 500 Lounge MOT FAQs
What does a Fiat 500 Lounge most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Fiat 500 Lounge cars failing their 2025 MOT was "condition has ply or cords exposed", appearing on 23.43% of failure items.
Does this mean my Fiat 500 Lounge will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Fiat 500 Lounge that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Fiat 500 Lounge passed 90.25% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Fiat 500 Lounge's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Fiat 500 Lounge MOT pass rate · used Fiat 500 Lounge buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.