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Fiat 500X reliability by build year

Coverage 2015-20231 named generationSUVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Fiat 500X built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Fiat 500X models built around 2018 fail their MOT a little more often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

19% of MOT tests on Fiat 500X models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Fiat 500X models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Fiat 500X's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 500X's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

500X Mk1

Mk1 (2015-2023)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

19.4% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 3,620 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Fiat 500X.

See every build year for the Fiat 500X

By age

Fiat 500X fail rate by age

This chart combines every Fiat 500X ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,55110.4%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,35311.3%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2,88512.8%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3,82013.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,62019.4%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
11,41824.1%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
16,09125.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,39825.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 9 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Fiat 500X stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Fiat models

3rd of 8

3rd lowest fail rate of 8 Fiat models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other SUVs

74th of 89

74th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

19.4%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Fiat 500X models

These issues come from 7-year-old Fiat 500X models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.5%
    Advisory: 1,034Fail: 105 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    17.0%
    Advisory: 837Fail: 81 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.7%
    Advisory: 571Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    10.6%
    Advisory: 477Fail: 119 (20% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    8.0%
    Advisory: 288Fail: 50 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,620 MOT tests on 7-year-old Fiat 500X models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Fiat 500X models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Suspension + Tyres33%
  2. Brakes + Tyres31%
  3. Brakes + Suspension22%
  4. Other + Tyres18%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,212 MOT tests on Fiat 500X cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Fiat 500X.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

5 recalls in all

All 5 Fiat 500X recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of th
  • The rear right brake calliper could display micro cracks
  • If rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 19.4% for the Fiat 500X, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 19.4% for the Fiat 500X, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 19.4% for the Fiat 500X, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 19.4% for the Fiat 500X, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Fiat 500X across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. It has the 3rd lowest fail rate of 8 Fiat models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,620 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Fiat 500X ever sold: 46,136 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,620 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.