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

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 Passion?

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 Passion?

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 Passion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 288 vehicles, the 2021 Fiat 500e Passion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, 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 Passion?

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 Passion (2021)

288 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat 500e Passion

CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat 500e Passion. 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 PASSION passes its MOT on first attempt at 85.5%, which is a solid 5.5 percentage points ahead of the UK average—a genuine mark of reliability at this age. The dangerous defect rate of 5.9% is reassuringly low, suggesting no systemic safety concerns with the model.

These cars are running at just 16,000 miles median, which is light use for a three-year-old vehicle and explains why failures are minimal (0.35 per car on average). When shopping for one, focus your inspection on the advisory items (averaging 1.3 per car), as these typically signal wear to monitor rather than imminent failure—get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension and brake components, which dominate EV advisory patterns.

We have limited data for the 2021 Fiat 500e Passion — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 11k–25k

For context

These stats describe 288 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 288 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.9% 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 356 Fiat 500e Passion vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 24.4%

Blue 17.7%

Gold 16.3%

Grey 15.4%

Black 13.8%

Green 12.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Fiat 500e Passion 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.

16,083

typical

10,809

low mileage

25,419

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat 500e Passion vehicles fall between 10,809 and 25,419 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,809 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.

✓ 10,809–25,419 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat 500e Passions sit.

⚠ Over 34,315 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

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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