2016 Fiat 500X · 45,670 MOT tests
2016 Fiat 500X reliability
2016 Fiat 500Xs fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 500X years (45,670 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- 24.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 49,453
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,670
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.4% of tests fail here (461% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500X
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Tyres7.1%
- Steering4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Suspension2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Brakes2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.34%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.44%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.37%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.2%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.74%)
Is a 2016 Fiat 500X reliable?
2016 Fiat 500Xs fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 500X years (45,670 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500X MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.5% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat 500X have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat 500X shows 49,453 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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