Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 238 vehicles, the 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV (2021)

238 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV

CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 FIAT 500 HEY GOOGLE MHEV is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.8% compared to 80% nationally—this is a genuinely strong result. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 6.3% of vehicles in the cohort, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers.

At a median mileage of 18,432 miles for vehicles now around three years old, these cars are running well within expected wear patterns, and the low average of 0.19 failures per vehicle confirms they're holding up. When advisories do appear, they average just 1.3 per car—minor items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major surprises; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake fluid condition and suspension geometry, the typical advisory triggers on small city cars.

We have limited data for the 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–26k

For context

These stats describe 238 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 238 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	232	93.6%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 390 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 49%

191

Grey 31.5%

123

Black 19.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,432

typical

11,596

low mileage

25,834

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEV vehicles fall between 11,596 and 25,834 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,596 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,596–25,834 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat 500 Hey Google MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 34,875 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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