2022 Fiat 500E La Prima — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,808 MOT tests, the 2022 Fiat 500E La Prima recorded a 90.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 500E La Prima comes out 1.6pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and suspension (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp aim and washers — pins and bushes alone was recorded 89 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 93 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.1% | 74 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 45 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 89 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 62 |
| 3 | Washers | 30 |
| 4 | Wipers | 18 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.2% | 310 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.0% | 73 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 66 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 38 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,643 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 160 | 18.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 1,758 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 500E La Prima
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (4.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Fiat 500E La Primas pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 1,808 2022 Fiat 500E La Prima MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Fiat 500E La Prima?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by suspension (4.1%).
Does the 2022 500E La Prima get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,808 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.