The Fiat 500 is an A-segment city car manufactured and marketed by the Italian car maker Fiat, a subdivision of Stellantis, since 2007. It is available in hatchback coupé and fixed-profile convertible body styles, over a single generation, with an intermediate facelift in Europe in the 2016 model year.
MOT data from 18,903 tests puts this car on a 82.5% first-time pass rate, above the UK fleet average. Average mileage at test is 34,745 miles. The most common fail item is tyre tread below the legal limit, followed by worn shock absorber bushes.
It is powered by a Fire 1.4 16v petrol turbo engine, which delivers a maximum of 135bhp at 5500 rpm and peak torque of 206Nm at 3000 rpm in Sport mode. In Normal mode, torque is reduced to 180Nm. Like the Fiat 500 from which it is derived, the new 500 Abarth meets future Euro 5 e.
For used buyers, the 595's pass rate suggests it clears the MOT with fewer surprises than most — but the top failure items above are still worth a pre-purchase inspection, particularly on higher-mileage examples.
