FIAT 500X MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.7% pass rate
from 7,154 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500X is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Switch (36 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.070% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.070% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.028% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.042% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Axles
      • 0.028% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.098% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.084% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.028% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.014% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.056% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.42% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Belts
    • 0.11% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
    • 0.084% fail on Doors
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on System
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.014% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
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