Fiat X1/9
From 367 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 22 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 22 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 8 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 7 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29.1% of X1/9 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £120.
Fiat X1/9 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 3. Now at 29.4% of its peak (4,302 in 1994 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 346 | 920 | +2 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 345 | 916 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 297 | 966 | +0 | -0 | +8 |
| 2024 Q4 | 297 | 958 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 348 | 910 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q2 | 339 | 913 | +0 | -0 | +25 |
| 2024 Q1 | 285 | 942 | +0 | -30 | -30 |
| 2023 Q4 | 278 | 979 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1/9 | Petrol | 292 | 84% |
| X1/9 Vs | Petrol | 54 | 16% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all X1/9s tested had between 38,531 and 75,856 miles on the clock.
At 55,865 median miles, the X1/9 has 0.035 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 X1/9 MOT pass rate?
The Fiat X1/9 has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 367 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat X1/9?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat X1/9 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Fiat X1/9s are on UK roads?
There are 346 Fiat X1/9s currently licensed on UK roads, with 920 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat X1/9 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat X1/9 is 55,865 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,531 and 75,856 miles.
Buying a used X1/9?
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.
With a 80.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £120 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.