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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat 500e Icon. Check any 500e Icon by registration number below.

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91.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Fiat Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat 500e Icon — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 500e Icon has an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 500e Icon is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat 500e Icon fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached. If you are preparing your 500e Icon for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat 500e Icon, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat 500e Icon performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 88 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

2021

Based on 959 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat 500e Icon

The most common reasons a Fiat 500e Icon fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

6.7%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached

1.4%
Fiat 500e Icon Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.4%

Rear Offside

1.1%

Front Offside

1.1%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Fiat 500e Icon

Fiat 500e Icon — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 500e Icon MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500e Icon?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 500e Icon is 91.5% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat 500e Icon?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat 500e Icon are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (6.7%), A suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached (1.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat 500e Icon reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, the Fiat 500e Icon is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat 500e Icon?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat 500e Icon?
Typical mileage for the Fiat 500e Icon: 26,604 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500e Icon to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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