Fiat 500: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.6% of Fiat 500 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 76,030 | 11.4% |
| 2009 | 130,758 | 12.2% |
| 2016 | 189,290 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 131,054 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 131,817 | 2.8% |
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.