Known APK problem
Fiat 500e: brakes
On the Fiat 500e the APK inspector finds brakes problems 80% more often than on cars of the same age: at 3–4 years 0.8%, against about 0.4% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Worn or rusted brake discs and pads, or uneven braking.
How to check it at the viewing
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Ask the seller: When were the brake discs and pads last replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Fiat 500es with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | 500e | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | A | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.8× |
| 3 – 4 years | B | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 3–4 years
| Model | Brakes | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500e | 0.8% | 1.8× |
| Fiat Panda III | 1.6% | 3.4× |
| Dacia Spring | 2.3% | 5.0× |
| Hyundai i10 III | 0.9% | 2.0× |
| Peugeot 108 | 2.2% | 4.9× |
| Renault Twingo III | 0.6% | 1.2× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Fiat 500e often have brakes problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 3–4 years the inspector found a brakes defect on 0.8% of inspected Fiat 500es, against about 0.4% of all cars of the same age (1.8×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the brakes on a used Fiat 500e?
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know