2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Fiat 500X MOT pass rate and common faults

1,844 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,844 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    51 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    16 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics2.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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 2021 Fiat 500X?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2021 Fiat 500X cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,844 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat 500X?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Fiat 500X reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).