Overall Average Rating: 82.95%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 86th

Most new cars experience teething troubles, and Fiat will be hoping that the 500 result is merely a blip. As the scoresheet shows, the Italian city car hasn’t won all owners over in its first year.

Only two models ranked worse for ride quality than the 500 and performance is almost as low. Fourth for running costs gives the Fiat a boost.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 30th)

As Alfa falls, owner Fiat has jumped six places in the manufacturer chart. Although the 500 debuted in a disappointing 86th in the Top 100, it has still helped to lift the Italians’ overall average.

Overall Average:
4.245
84.9%
42nd in Driver Power 2010
4.2
84%
23rd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Fiat 500 again:
4.25
85%
71st in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.48
89.6%
43rd in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.347
86.94%
44th in Driver Power 2010
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

I love my 500 as it's stylish, easy to drive and park, with retro but oh-so-modern touches. The only fault is the Blue & Me i-pod connector which is not actually compatible with ipod technology. I actually enjoy going out in the car, raher than it being a chore, and value for money is fantastic.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Only problem with the car was a recall which was fixed under warranty in half a day.

Overall the car has lived up to my expectations and I am completey happy with it. A great drive, fun and head turning styling!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I love my little 500! I waited for it to come out since seeing the concept car in Auto Express. It has not disappointed me in any way and is full of charm and character.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I feel I've got value for money from the 500, moreso than if I'd got a Fox or a Twingo. It's a great car. Lived up to expectations. Very reliable. A beauty aswell!

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very good overall but very problematical getting Bluetooth to work. Seat tipping arrangement keeps failing.
Despeartely requres interior light for boot area

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

The car is fantastic and a design icon,build quality superb.Let down by an Engine Management problem which is linked to Pollution Filter

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Look great, but lots of niggly faults coupled with an apathetic dealer network mean I won't be buying another Fiat.

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Stylish little car, shame about really shoddy dealers. And poor workmanship

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 2/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Not nearly as good as the motoring press would have you believe.

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 3/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Surprising reliable and still an enjoyable car to own and drive

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great car and more fun than the MINI I also run.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

fun car to drive

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

its am ok car.

Reliability: 2/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

ace

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5