2015 Fiat 500X 1.6L Diesel · R27 GSS
2015 Fiat 500X (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2015. Recorded mileage 57,236 miles. MOT valid until 25/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1598cc
R27 GSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 57,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
R27 GSS Mileage History
- 25/05/202447,613 mi
- 21/07/202553,537 mi+5,924 mi
- 21/07/202553,537 mi
- 13/07/202657,233 mi+3,696 mi
- 27/07/202657,236 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R27 GSS 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 2015 Fiat 500X (R27 GSS) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt missing holding ball joint to the lower arm. (5.3”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R27G Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R27GSS.
AUDI
Q2
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BMW
120
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLC 220 D 4MATIC AMG LINE AUTO
HONDA
CR-V
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER XDYNAMIC HSE D MHEV A
SEAT
IBIZA
BMW
118
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER 317 PROGRESSIVE CDI
FORD
FIESTA
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY