Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Fiat 500e La Prima reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,638 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat 500e La Prima has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, 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 2022 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 (2022)

1,638 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat 500e La Prima

CarHunch analysed 1,638 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Fiat 500e La Prima is more reliable than the UK average, with an 87.6% first-time MOT pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.8% of the fleet. This is a genuinely low-risk proposition for MOT readiness.

At just over 14,000 miles median for a two-year-old electric city car, mileage is typical for the breed, and the minimal failure rate (0.15 per vehicle) reflects the simplicity of EV drivetrains. Before buying, have an independent inspection of the battery and thermal management systems, since those components aren't yet visible in long-term MOT failure patterns.

The 2022 Fiat 500e La Prima passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–21k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,638 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 1,638 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% 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

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 2022 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.

14,109

typical

9,176

low mileage

20,654

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat 500e La Prima vehicles fall between 9,176 and 20,654 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,176 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.

✓ 9,176–20,654 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat 500e La Primas sit.

⚠ Over 27,882 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

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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