Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Fiat 500e Icon?

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 500e Icon?

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 500e Icon?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Fiat 500e Icon?

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 Icon (2021)

765 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat 500e Icon

CarHunch analysed 765 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat 500e Icon. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 FIAT 500E Icon outperforms the UK average with an 85.6% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 5.4% of the cohort. This is a genuinely reliable electric car by MOT standards, with very few failing on their first test.

At just under 16,600 miles median age, these cars have covered modest distances and show it: owners average only 0.32 failures per vehicle and 1.0 advisory per vehicle, suggesting good build quality and minimal wear. If you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on battery health and charging functionality, since MOT data doesn't flag electrical degradation until it causes a failure.

Generally reliable 5.6% above UK average

85.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

16,604

typical mileage

11,083–24,171 middle half

5.4%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.32

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Fiat 500e Icon

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

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

11,083

low mileage

16,604

typical

24,171

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat 500e Icon vehicles fall between 11,083 and 24,171 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.32

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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