2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Diesel · BW66 XLN
2016 Fiat 500X (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2016. Recorded mileage 14,877 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/03/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
BW66 XLN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2019
- 14,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500X
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BW66 XLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Fiat 500X (BW66 XLN) between November 2019 and November 2019.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Common Problems: FIAT 500X
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.4 MultiAir Actuator Failure(Serious)
The hydraulic valve unit is a known weak point on the 1.4 Turbo engines used in the 500X.
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Failure(Moderate)
The rear calipers or the EPB control module can fail, often caused by moisture ingress.
- Electrical glitches and warning-light cascades(Moderate)
The 500X is prone to recurring electrical issues including random warning lights, infotainment freezes, climate-control display dropouts and stop-start system failures. These are often intermittent and hard to replicate at the dealer, making them frustrating to resolve.
- DDCT dual-clutch gearbox shudder(Moderate)
The DDCT (Dual Dry Clutch Transmission) used in some 500X models can develop shudder or hesitation at low speeds, particularly in heavy traffic. Software updates can help, but worn clutch packs eventually need hardware replacement.
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