2017 Fiat 500X · 15,549 MOT tests
2017 Fiat 500X reliability
2017 Fiat 500Xs fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 500X years (15,549 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- 19.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 41,131
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,549
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.7% of tests fail here (629% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500X
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Tyres5.9%
- Steering3.7%
- Suspension2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Brakes2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.63%
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 2.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.14%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.09%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.9%
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 (14.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.38%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.91%)
Is a 2017 Fiat 500X reliable?
2017 Fiat 500Xs fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 500X years (15,549 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 500X MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.63% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.28% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat 500X have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat 500X shows 41,131 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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