Hatchback · 2007–2024

Fiat500

City icon. TwinAir is characterful but thirsty when poked; Abarth is the hot path; 500e is the EV reboot.

Best for: Urban second cars and style buyers.

Indicative running costs ~£1,998–£2,840 / year

Power: 69 hp
Economy: 48–55 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 175/65 R14 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

Engine oil

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacity

Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Fiat 500 at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,998–£2,840 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£959/yr @ 55 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£240–£400 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

10 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Pop / Colour 1.2 8v Simple petrol. 1.2 · 48–55 mpg	1.2	69 hp	48–55 mpg	~£195*
Lounge / Star / Mirror Kit editions. 1.2 / TwinAir · 45–55 mpg	1.2 / TwinAir	69–85 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195*
0.9 TwinAir Two-cylinder character — oil/timing. 0.9 TwinAir · 45–55 mpg	0.9 TwinAir	85–105 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195*
500S / Sport Sport looks. 1.2 / TwinAir · 45–55 mpg	1.2 / TwinAir	69–105 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195*
Abarth 595 Hot 500. 1.4 T-Jet · 35–42 mpg	1.4 T-Jet	145–165 hp	35–42 mpg	~£195*
Abarth 595 Competizione / Turismo Harder Abarths. 1.4 T-Jet · 35–40 mpg	1.4 T-Jet	165–180 hp	35–40 mpg	~£195*
Abarth 695 Top Abarth editions. 1.4 T-Jet · 35–40 mpg	1.4 T-Jet	180 hp	35–40 mpg	~£195*
500C convertible Fabric roof checks. Various · 35–55 mpg	Various	69–180 hp	35–55 mpg	~£195*
500e (new gen) EV reboot — different platform. Electric · ~4 mi/kWh	Electric	95–118 hp	~4 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
500e 3+1 / Cabrio EV body styles. Electric · ~4 mi/kWh	Electric	118 hp	~4 mi/kWh	£0–£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.2 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeCommonly 175/65 R14 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressureOften ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

OilUsually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacityTypically ~3.5–5.5 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used 500

1TwinAir timing and oil
2Abarth: exhaust and map checks
3500e: battery and charge cable

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

TwinAir timing chain / oil consumption
Suspension knock on city rims
Electrical quirks and battery drain

Fiat 500 FAQs

Is a used Fiat 500 expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,998–£2,840 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Fiat 500 need?

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Fiat 500 take?

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook. Capacity is Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Fiat 500 problems?

Buyers most often watch for: TwinAir timing chain / oil consumption; Suspension knock on city rims. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Fiat 500 ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Fiat manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

Fiat owner manuals ↗

Guides & tools

Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN