Fiat 500X Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Fiat 500X car check
Is the Fiat 500X reliable? We analysed 274,359 real MOT tests across 34,831 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat 500X is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat 500X.
Fiat 500X Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat 500X. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat 500X MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat 500X to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat 500X Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat 500X models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat 500X Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat 500X owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat 500X MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat 500X year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 91.9% | 13,514 | 21,742 | 37,952 |
| 2022 | 408 | 92.2% | 14,123 | 20,859 | 28,812 |
| 2021 | 2,337 | 89.3% | 20,710 | 31,448 | 46,074 |
| 2020 | 5,376 | 89.4% | 18,086 | 27,306 | 38,863 |
| 2019 | 15,411 | 89.6% | 20,171 | 30,961 | 44,579 |
| 2018 | 17,355 | 87.9% | 21,626 | 32,700 | 46,760 |
| 2017 | 36,837 | 84.7% | 25,992 | 38,447 | 53,960 |
| 2016 | 122,640 | 81.9% | 29,789 | 43,534 | 60,367 |
| 2015 | 71,801 | 81.2% | 32,822 | 47,631 | 65,685 |
How Long Does a Fiat 500X Last?
Based on 34,831 Fiat 500X vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat 500X Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 500X MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500X
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 408 tests
81.2% MOT pass rate from 71,801 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat 500X is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 408 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat 500X Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500X THIS CAR | 83.1% | 274,359 | 41,920 mi | 11 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| MG Tf | 72.8% | 475,348 | 45,249 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 500X outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat 500XShould you buy a used Fiat 500X?
The Fiat 500X has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.1% across 274,359 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat 500X with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Fiat 500X owner drives around 6,016 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat 500X models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.