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Verdict
Small people carrier rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2012 (83% overall). Reliability data remain scarce. A full test drive, reading of fault codes and the service history are necessary.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €5,500 – €12,000
- Monthly cost
- €288
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL, 1.6 Multijet 120.
0.9 TwinAir 105
Petrol · Manual · 105 hp · Crit'Air 1
Turbo 0.9 twin-cylinder with 105 hp. Require the service history and have the fault codes read.
Engine: Fiat 0.9 TwinAir (turbo twin-cylinder MultiAir)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 120 hp · 8.6 L/100 km · 140 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
1.4 turbo with 120 hp, petrol and LPG bi-fuel, 6-speed manual gearbox (2014 to 2019 specifications). Check the LPG installation and its inspections.
1.3 Multijet 95 Dualogic
Diesel · Automatic · 95 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.3 diesel with 95 hp and Dualogic automated gearbox (2015 to 2017 specifications). Try the gearbox both cold and hot.
1.6 Multijet 120
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.6 diesel with 120 hp, 6-speed manual gearbox.
Market prices
€5,500 – €12,000
Indicative range: 2013 to 2020, yearly medians of 152 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Fiat 500L”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €103 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €90 |
| Maintenance | €30 |
| Depreciation | €65 |
| Total per month | €288 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (LPG)€103
1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL version: combined consumption of 8.6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 1.043 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
8.6 × 1.15 × 1.043 € × 10 = €103
LPG price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€90
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€30
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€65
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Fiat 500L I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Require the service invoices, with regular oil changes.
- Diesel: test the Dualogic gearbox (1.3) both cold and hot, and ask for the particulate filter history.
- LPG: ask for the installation file and the tank inspections.
- Have a Fiat dealership check any outstanding recalls, using the serial number.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the engine ever shown a warning light or broken down? Do you have the invoices?
- Have the oil changes been carried out at regular intervals?
- Have the manufacturer's recalls been carried out?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Citroën C4 Picasso
II · 2013–2022
- Price
- €6,990 – €14,130
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Dacia Lodgy
I · 2012–2022
- Price
- €5,990 – €16,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford B-Max
I · 2012–2017
- Price
- €5,500 – €7,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Dacia Dokker
I · 2012–2021
- Price
- €6,400 – €14,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Fiat 500L I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Fiat 500L?
5 stars in 2012, with 83% overall: 94% for adults, 78% for children, 65% for pedestrians and 71% for driver-assistance systems.
What is the boot capacity of the 500L?
Caroom gives at least 343 litres for the first generation (2012 to 2017) and up to 1,310 litres with the seats folded; Fiches-auto gives 455 litres, depending on the rear seat position and the measurement method.
Is there an LPG 500L?
Yes, the 1.4 T-Jet 120 hp LPG, with 6-speed manual gearbox, appears in the 2014 to 2019 technical sheets of Auto-Selection.
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