2022 Fiat 500 Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 483 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Fiat 500 Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 31 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 9 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Washers | 5 |
| 4 | Wipers | 5 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.9% | 77 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 10 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 394 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 87 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 453 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 500 Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Fiat 500 Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Fiat 500 Mhevs pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 483 2022 Fiat 500 Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Fiat 500 Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).
Does the 2022 500 Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 483 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.