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.

Is the 2021 Fiat 500e Icon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 765 vehicles, the 2021 Fiat 500e Icon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, 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 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 • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat 500e Icon

CarHunch analysed 765 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat 500e Icon. 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 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.

The 2021 Fiat 500e Icon passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

89.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.32

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 765 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 765 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.4% 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 →
📄 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,715 Fiat 500e Icon vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 22.6%

840

White 21.7%

805

Green 17.1%

637

Black 16.7%

619

Blue 11.3%

420

Gold 10.6%

394

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Fiat 500e Icon 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.

16,604

typical

11,083

low mileage

24,171

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,083 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.

✓ 11,083–24,171 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat 500e Icons sit.

⚠ Over 32,630 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

0.32

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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