Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Fiat 500e Action?

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 2022 Fiat 500e Action?

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 2022 Fiat 500e Action?

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 2022 Fiat 500e Action reliable?

Based on MOT data from 154 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat 500e Action has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, 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 2022 Fiat 500e Action?

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 500e Action (2022)

154 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat 500e Action

CarHunch analysed 154 real MOT records for the 2022 Fiat 500e Action. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Fiat 500e Action is a strong performer, with a 91.1% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and virtually no dangerous defects recorded (0.7% of vehicles). This is a genuinely reliable electric car in MOT terms, with almost nothing to worry about from a safety perspective.

At just over 10,000 miles median mileage, these are lightly used examples typical for a two-year-old city runabout, and the 0.09 average failures per vehicle confirms most pass without issue. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but focus your effort on battery health and charging performance rather than mechanical failures.

We have limited data for the 2022 Fiat 500e Action — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

These stats describe 154 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 154 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Fiat 500e Action 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.

10,091

typical

6,267

low mileage

16,820

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat 500e Action vehicles fall between 6,267 and 16,820 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,267 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.

✓ 6,267–16,820 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat 500e Actions sit.

⚠ Over 22,707 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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