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Fiat 500X Red Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat 500X Red reliable? We analysed 202 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 202 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.6%
Typical Mileage
22,966mi
Annual Mileage
5,373mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat 500X Red is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat 500X Red.

Fiat 500X Red Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat 500X Red. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat 500X Red MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat 500X Red to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.5%
2022
95.6%
2021

Fiat 500X Red Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat 500X Red models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in tread- cord exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Fiat 500X Red Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat 500X Red owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,419 mi/yr
Typical
5,373 mi/yr
Average
6,061 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,171 mi/yr

Fiat 500X Red MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat 500X Red year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 133 89.5% 16,906 22,470 29,156
2021 68 95.6% 17,144 23,150 30,522

How Long Does a Fiat 500X Red Last?

Based on 107 Fiat 500X Red vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Fiat 500X Red Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 500X Red MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,966 mi
75th Percentile
29,490 mi
95th Percentile
37,599 mi
Max Recorded
89,743 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500X Red

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

95.6% MOT pass rate from 68 tests

Year to avoid
2022

89.5% MOT pass rate from 133 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat 500X Red is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.6% across 68 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.5% — 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 Red Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat 500X Red THIS CAR 91.6% 202 22,966 mi — 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
Alpine A110 GT Auto 89.8% 166 14,130 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 500X Red outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat 500X Red?

The Fiat 500X Red has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 202 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 Red 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 Red owner drives around 5,373 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.

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.

Fiat 500X Red — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 500X Red reliable?
Based on 202 MOT tests, the Fiat 500X Red has a 91.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat 500X Red?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat 500X Red do per year?
The typical Fiat 500X Red does around 5,373 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat 500X Red last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat 500X Red?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat 500X Red?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat 500X Red is 2021 with a 95.6% pass rate across 68 tests.