Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2018 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.
High biting point, heavy pedal, difficulty selecting reverse or first, slipping when accelerating, or fluid-related clutch feel changes.
Pull away on a hill, then accelerate firmly in a higher gear from low revs.
£850
Coolant level dropping, sweet smell, steam from the bonnet area, or temperature rising in slow traffic.
Let the engine warm fully, then sit idling for a few minutes after the drive.
£350
Knocking over small bumps, wandering steering, or front-end clunks during low-speed manoeuvres.
Drive slowly over small bumps and rough surfaces, then turn at parking speed.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2018 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