2020 Fiat 500X (first used 2020) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 86.6% of Fiat 500X cars first used in 2020 passed their MOT first time, against 86.0% for all cars first used in 2020. Across 6,382 500X first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, noise, emissions and leaks and lamps and electrical equipment.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Fiat 500X cars first used in 2020 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2020 Fiat 500X MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, 500X cars first used in 2020 against all cars first used in 2020 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the 500X figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2020 500X | All cars first used 2020 | 500X first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | 84.7% | 2 |
| 2022 | fewer than 500 tests | 90.2% | 86 |
| 2023 | 90.9% | 87.7% | 2,125 |
| 2024 | 89.1% | 86.9% | 2,145 |
| 2025 | 86.6% | 86.0% | 2,112 |
Common 2020 Fiat 500X MOT failures
Share of the 709 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 14.8% | 105 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 13.0% | 92 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 11.6% | 82 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 10.7% | 76 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | 8.2% | 58 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2020 Fiat 500X before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Common 2020 Fiat 500X MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2020 500X cars, as a share of all 6,382 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.4% | 853 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.0% | 766 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 6.1% | 391 |
| Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | 3.6% | 228 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 2.5% | 157 |
Questions about the 2020 Fiat 500X MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2020 Fiat 500X?
In 2025, 86.6% of 500X cars first used in 2020 passed their MOT first time, against 86.0% for all cars first used in 2020. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2020 500X most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 43.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), noise, emissions and leaks (19.6%) and lamps and electrical equipment (17.5%). The single most common item was “Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits” (14.8%).
How often does a 2020 Fiat 500X fail its MOT?
In 2025, 13.4% of first tests on 500X cars first used in 2020 did not pass first time: 10.7% failed, and a further 2.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 709 of 6,382 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2020 Fiat 500X MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 13.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.0%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (6.1%), “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (3.6%) and “Brake pads: wearing thin” (2.5%).
Is a 2020 Fiat 500X reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 90.9% in 2023 to 86.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2020
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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