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FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 234 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests (2024)

234

Avg Mileage

16,779 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FIAT brand average of 83%.

At 3 years old, 95% of FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEVs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 234 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 16,779 miles.

How does the 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars935th out of 3,373(top 28%)
Rank among all FIAT models117th out of 818(top 14%)
vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+3% (92% avg)
vs FIAT average+12% (83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV has 16,779 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%23416,779 mi
202092%32318,249 mi

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About the 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV

The 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 234 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 16,779 miles at 3 years old, FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV

The FIAT 500 C LOUNGE MHEV is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: