Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2020 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.
Heavy pedal, difficulty selecting first or reverse, or a car that creeps slightly with the pedal fully down.
Pull away several times, then stop in traffic-like conditions and select first and reverse again once warm.
£750
Coolant level drops, pink crusty staining around the housing, or a sweet smell after a drive.
Warm the engine fully, park up, and let it idle for a minute after the drive.
£1,200
Clonks or creaks from the front over bumps or while turning at low speed.
Drive slowly over small bumps and make a few full-lock turns in a quiet area.
£380
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2020 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