2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Fiat 500X MOT pass rate and common faults

2,115 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Brakes0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2020 Fiat 500X?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2020 Fiat 500X cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,115 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat 500X?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; 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 2020 Fiat 500X reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).