Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2016 Fiat 500 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Clutch pedal sits low, stays down in hot traffic, or gears become difficult to engage.
Drive in slow traffic for several minutes, then press the clutch repeatedly and select first and reverse.
£450
Coolant level drops, sweet smell from the engine bay, or a temperature warning appears.
Let the engine warm fully, then stop and leave it idling for a minute before switching off.
£320
Oil smell after a drive, oily front of engine, or small drips under the car.
After a drive, stop, open the bonnet and stand by the front of the engine for a minute.
£280
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2016 Fiat 500 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually