FIAT 500X MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.0% pass rate
from 4,767 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT 500X is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.084% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.084% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Wipers (92% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.063% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.92% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake pads (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.063% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.021% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.063% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.52% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.063% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission
      • 0.084% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.021% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.021% fail on Joints
    • 0.063% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Panel (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
    • 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Steering
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.042% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.042% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.021% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.021% fail on Attachment
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