Fiat 500X reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 49,602 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 49,602 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Fiat 500X cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 500X tends to fail
Share of Fiat 500X cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on road wheels, body & structure, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Fiat 500X reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat 500X is about average for its age: 72% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give steering and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat 500X?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat 500X in 2024: up to 3 years, 89%; 4 to 7 years, 83%; and 8 to 12 years, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Fiat 500X MOT?
For Fiat 500X cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (5.4% of tests vs 1.4% fleet), emissions & leaks (2.6% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).