Fiat 500L Sport (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 112 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,003

£167/month

MOT Pass Rate

87%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 8-20

1368cc Petrol

Solid Option

87% pass rate, £2,003/year to run. 5 points above average.

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Petrol1368cc5 years old112 tests21k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1368cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Per week£39/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

87% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Fiat brand average of 83%.

87% of MOT tests on Fiat 500L Sports from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 112 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 21,287 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models2955th of 3,336(bottom 12%)

Rank among Fiat models355th of 788(top half)

vs average of all models+5%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-5%(92% avg)

vs Fiat average+4%(83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

21,287

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Fiat 500L Sport had 21,287 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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About the 2021 Fiat 500L Sport

The 2021 Fiat 500L Sport is a small family car. Our records list a 1368cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 112 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 12% of 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 21,287 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Fiat 500L Sport owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 Fiat 500L Sport Fuel Costs

The 1368cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 Fiat 500L Sport?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,003 (£167/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 87% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 Fiat 500L Sport

At 5 years old, the Fiat 500L Sport offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 Fiat 500L Sport stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Fiat 500L Sport(2021)	87%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£373
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003same
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Fiat 500L Sport

Is the 2021 Fiat 500L Sport reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 87% of MOT tests on 2021 Fiat 500L Sports ended in a pass, from 112 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Fiat 500L Sport cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,003 a year (£167 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Fiat 500L Sport?

87% of 112 MOT tests on the 2021 Fiat 500L Sport ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2955th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom 12%).

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Fiat 500L Sport?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Fiat 500L Sport is 21,287 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.