2022 Fiat 500X — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Fiat 500X passed 91.4% of its 1,197 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.0 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 6.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.7% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and side repeaters — tread depth alone was recorded 25 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 68 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 12 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Side repeaters | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 7 |
| 6 | Front fog lamps | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.0% | 347 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.5% | 102 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.8% | 57 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 10 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 953 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 240 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 1,099 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 500X
On a 2022 500X, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Fiat 500Xs pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 1,197 2022 Fiat 500X MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Fiat 500X?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2022 500X get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,197 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.