FIAT 500X MOT pass rate
81.3% of 52,022 FIAT 500X MOT tests pass.
The 500X passes its MOT 81.3% of the time — well above the average across all FIAT models, which sits at 74.3%.
The FIAT 500X has a pass rate of 81.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.8% at 0–3 years to 78.2% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.8% | 1,785 | 24,334 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.8% | 11,704 | 32,686 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.2% | 38,533 | 57,781 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 500X
The most common reason the FIAT 500X fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.6% | Not working |
| Tyres | 29.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 24.7% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 17.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 13.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 10.4% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 74.8% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 69.6% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.1% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.8% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.9% pass rate
- FIAT 500C — 74.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT 500X?
- 81.3% of FIAT 500X MOT tests pass, based on 52,022 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT 500X?
- The most common reason the FIAT 500X fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FIAT 500X's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FIAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.