Fiat 500X Sport S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat 500X Sport S-a reliable? We analysed 1,839 real MOT tests across 595 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat 500X Sport S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat 500X Sport S-a.
Fiat 500X Sport S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat 500X Sport S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat 500X Sport S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat 500X Sport S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat 500X Sport S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat 500X Sport S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat 500X Sport S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat 500X Sport S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat 500X Sport S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat 500X Sport S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 298 | 88.9% | 16,226 | 22,544 | 30,910 |
| 2021 | 314 | 90.4% | 14,515 | 21,532 | 30,873 |
| 2020 | 825 | 91.3% | 16,649 | 25,282 | 37,157 |
| 2019 | 370 | 92.2% | 19,048 | 28,418 | 42,700 |
How Long Does a Fiat 500X Sport S-a Last?
Based on 595 Fiat 500X Sport S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat 500X Sport S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat 500X Sport S-a 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 Sport S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 370 tests
88.9% MOT pass rate from 298 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat 500X Sport S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 370 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — 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 Sport S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500X Sport S-a THIS CAR | 90.9% | 1,839 | 24,615 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 |
| Honda CB200 | 86.4% | 1,594 | 18,902 mi | 52 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat 500X Sport S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat 500X Sport S-aShould you buy a used Fiat 500X Sport S-a?
The Fiat 500X Sport S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 1,839 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 Sport S-a 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 Sport S-a owner drives around 5,515 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.