2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Petrol · PL66 FXU
2016 Fiat 500X (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/11/2016. Recorded mileage 51,635 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
PL66 FXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 51,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
PL66 FXU Mileage History
- 18/11/202232,845 mi
- 15/11/202340,056 mi+7,211 mi
- 19/11/202446,811 mi+6,755 mi
- 17/11/202551,635 mi+4,824 mi
- 19/11/202551,635 mi
Average of roughly 6,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL66 FXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Fiat 500X (PL66 FXU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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