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

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 La Prima?

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 La Prima?

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 La Prima reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,420 vehicles, the 2021 Fiat 500e La Prima has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, 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 La Prima?

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 La Prima (2021)

1,420 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat 500e La Prima

CarHunch analysed 1,420 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat 500e La Prima. 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 La Prima passes its MOT on first attempt 85.8% of the time, a solid 5.8 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting this electric city car is built to last through its early years. Only 8.9% of vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below the threshold that would flag a systemic safety concern.

At a median mileage of just 15,216 miles for a three-year-old car, these are relatively lightly-used vehicles, which partly explains the strong pass rate—but the modest average of 0.36 failures per car confirms the 500E is fundamentally reliable in this generation. When you do find issues, they tend to be minor: advisories average 1.1 per vehicle, so budget for routine wear items rather than major repairs, and if shopping used, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the battery condition and any signs of electrical gremlins specific to electric powertrains.

The 2021 Fiat 500e La Prima passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.36

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 10k–22k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.4% 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 1,420 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 1,420 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.9% 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 3,839 Fiat 500e La Prima vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 32.3%

1,241

Grey 27.9%

1,071

Blue 22.6%

868

Black 9.6%

367

Gold 6.9%

266

White 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Fiat 500e La Prima 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.

15,216

typical

9,963

low mileage

22,047

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat 500e La Prima vehicles fall between 9,963 and 22,047 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,963 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.

✓ 9,963–22,047 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat 500e La Primas sit.

⚠ Over 29,763 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.36

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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