2017 Fiat 500X 1.6L Petrol · R5 MND
2017 Fiat 500X (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 50,697 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R5 MND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 50,697 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
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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.
R5 MND Mileage History
- 23/05/202231,308 mi
- 22/05/202337,817 mi+6,509 mi
- 22/05/202444,562 mi+6,745 mi
- 06/06/202550,694 mi+6,132 mi
- 13/06/202550,697 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R5 MND 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 2017 Fiat 500X (R5 MND) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 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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- 1.4 MultiAir Actuator FailureSerious
The hydraulic valve unit is a known weak point on the 1.4 Turbo engines used in the 500X.
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) FailureModerate
The rear calipers or the EPB control module can fail, often caused by moisture ingress.
- Electrical glitches and warning-light cascadesModerate
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.
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