2019 Fiat 500X · 9,199 MOT tests
2019 Fiat 500X reliability
2019 Fiat 500Xs fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 500X years (9,199 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- 10.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Xs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,044
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,199
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2% of tests fail here (209% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Fiat 500X
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Suspension1%
- Brakes0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.34%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.82%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.58%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.48%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.05%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.16%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.68%)
Is a 2019 Fiat 500X reliable?
2019 Fiat 500Xs fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 500X years (9,199 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Fiat 500X MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.5% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (1.34% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Fiat 500X have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Fiat 500X shows 28,044 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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