2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Fiat 500X MOT pass rate and common faults

4,597 MOT tests in 2024. 76.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.2%
Failed or needed repairs23.8%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,597 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    156 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    65 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    54 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.8%
  2. Steering7.3%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Suspension3.5%
  5. Brakes3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2017 Fiat 500X?

In 2024, 76.2% of 2017 Fiat 500X cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,597 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat 500X?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat 500X reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).