2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Fiat 500E La Prima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,320 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,320 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached1.4%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    13 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension8.9%
  2. Tyres6.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All 500E La Prima years

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Fiat 500E La Prima?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2021 Fiat 500E La Prima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,320 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat 500E La Prima?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2021 Fiat 500E La Prima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).