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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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Data last updated: · Based on 1,839 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.9%
Typical Mileage
24,615mi
Annual Mileage
5,515mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

88.9%
2022
90.4%
2021
91.3%
2020
92.2%
2019

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.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4

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.

Low usage
3,286 mi/yr
Typical
5,515 mi/yr
Average
6,730 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,470 mi/yr

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.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

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.

Median
24,615 mi
75th Percentile
36,005 mi
95th Percentile
59,459 mi
Max Recorded
112,754 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat 500X Sport S-a

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

Best year
2019

92.2% MOT pass rate from 370 tests

Year to avoid
2022

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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Should 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.

Fiat 500X Sport S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat 500X Sport S-a reliable?
Based on 1,839 MOT tests, the Fiat 500X Sport S-a has a 90.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat 500X Sport S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat 500X Sport S-a do per year?
The typical Fiat 500X Sport S-a does around 5,515 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat 500X Sport S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat 500X Sport S-a?
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 Sport S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat 500X Sport S-a is 2019 with a 92.2% pass rate across 370 tests.