Fiat 500X Sport
From 1,597 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 500X Sports fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.8% vs 88.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 37 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 37 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 17 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.8% of failures are serious: 49.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 85.7% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 500X Sports tested had between 18,227 and 34,615 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,152 median miles, the 500X Sport has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat 500X Sport MOT pass rate?
The Fiat 500X Sport has a 89.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,597 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat 500X Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat 500X Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat 500X Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat 500X Sport is 26,152 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,227 and 34,615 miles.
Buying a used 500X Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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