FIAT 500X MOT Results

Registered in 2016
83.5% pass rate
from 13,820 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500X is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (56% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0072% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.087% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0072% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0072% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Switch
    • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.058% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0072% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0072% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0072% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.6% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.49% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.065% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0072% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.043% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.029% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0072% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0072% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0072% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0072% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0072% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.043% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0072% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0072% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.69% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0072% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.022% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0072% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.55% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0072% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0072% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0072% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Body (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.058% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0072% fail on Joints
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0072% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0072% fail on Seats
      • 0.0072% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0072% fail on Undertray
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts (79% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition (85% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Requirements
    • 0.065% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.014% fail on Road Wheels (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Attachment (90% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0072% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0072% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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