2016 FIAT 500X1.6L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2016 FIAT 500X is a PETROL vehicle with a 1598cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 63,866.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
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Full MOT History
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Registered in 2016, this Fiat 500X with plate F12 CEC has undergone 5 MOT inspections since May 2024.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder defective (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder defective (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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Our Verdict
This 2016 Fiat 500X is a reasonable buy if priced sensibly, but the repeated tyre and front lamp failures show it has been lightly maintained in places. Budget for fresh tyres and a check of the front lamp holders before committing.
Ask the seller for proof that the front position lamp bulb holders were properly repaired after the 2024 and 2025 failures, as defective holders can be a recurring annoyance and may point to moisture ingress in the front lamp units. Confirm the rear tyres were replaced or at least are planned to be, since the 2026 MOT notes them as 10 years old and cracking despite passing. Negotiate a reduction of a few hundred pounds to cover a full set of tyres if the rears are still original.
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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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