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Fiat 500 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Fiat 500 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 252 for sale right now.
Our take on the Fiat 500
A 2023 Fiat 500 typically advertises at €11,950 and a 2018 one at €10,000, so it loses roughly 4% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 2%. At the NCT, the 2015–2021 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.2 petrol is the most common engine (65% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Fiat 500's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Fiat 500 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €16,950 | 30k km | 6 |
| 2023 | €11,950 | 84k km | 32 |
| 2021 | €14,000 | 77k km | 9 |
| 2020 | €12,950 | 78k km | 10 |
| 2019 | €11,000 | 74k km | 17 |
| 2018 | €10,000 | 77k km | 17 |
| 2017 | €9,500 | 75k km | 31 |
| 2016 | €8,500 | 81k km | 25 |
| 2015 | €7,900 | 103k km | 43 |
| 2014 | €6,250 | 109k km | 23 |
| 2013 | €6,000 | 130k km | 12 |
| 2012 | €5,000 | 145k km | 12 |
Fiat 500 NCT pass rate
How often Fiat 500s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 74% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 62% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 64% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 53% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 46% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 46% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 46% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 42% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 42% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 35% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 33% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2017 Fiat 500 fails: wheels & tyres (33.3% of tests, more than most cars), steering & suspension (13.7% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (11.6% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (8.6% of tests).
Common Fiat 500 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€270 | 77 |
| 1.0 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 32 |
| 0.9 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 10 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Fiat 500
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Fiat 500
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.