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Fiat 500 (Type 312) Problems by Year

The 500 re-established Fiat in the UK. While charming, early cars are now seeing frequent age-related failures in the suspension, Dualogic transmission, and Blue&Me electronics.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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2008–20153 issues

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View MOT history, registration data, and reliability scores for the Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312).

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Buying Tips for the Fiat 500 (Type 312)

  • ✓Prioritise manual cars over Dualogic semi-autos to avoid the most common major expense.
  • ✓Check the rear axle bushes (look for MOT advisories); they are a labour-intensive fix.
  • ✓Ensure Blue&Me (Bluetooth/USB) works; a flashing odometer often indicates a failed module.
  • ✓Test the heater blend doors by cycling from full hot to full cold; clicking sounds mean a broken internal tab.
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