2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Fiat 500X MOT pass rate and common faults

2,831 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,831 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    103 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.1%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Suspension4.1%
  3. Lights & electrics4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Brakes1.9%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Fiat 500X?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2018 Fiat 500X cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,831 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat 500X?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Fiat 500X reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).