Fiat 500E Icon
From 960 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 54 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 54 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.2% of 500E Icon failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £132.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500E Icons tested had between 8,682 and 17,919 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,684 median miles, the 500E Icon has 0.076 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat 500E Icon MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500E Icon has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 960 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500E Icon?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500E Icon is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 54 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500E Icon at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500E Icon is 13,684 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,682 and 17,919 miles.
Buying a used 500E Icon?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.