2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Petrol · R28 RAT
2016 Fiat 500X (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/12/2016. Recorded mileage 62,601 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
R28 RAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 62,601 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: Below 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.
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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.
R28 RAT Mileage History
- 04/07/202238,121 mi
- 04/07/202238,126 mi+5 mi
- 10/07/202345,646 mi+7,520 mi
- 08/07/202454,391 mi+8,745 mi
- 01/07/202562,601 mi+8,210 mi
Average of roughly 8,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R28 RAT 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 (R28 RAT) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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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