Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Jerky pull-away, flashing gearbox warning, refusal to select reverse or odd delays before it will start moving.
Start from cold, select drive and reverse a few times, then pull away gently and stop-start in traffic-like conditions.
£1,200
Lumpy idle, flashing engine light, hesitation when accelerating and a noticeable loss of smoothness.
Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently through the lower gears.
£300
Oil smell after a run, damp oily residue around the top/front of the engine, or small drops on the driveway.
Drive until warm, park up, then open the bonnet after a minute.
£280
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 Petrol Automatic, 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