2018 Fiat 500X 1.6L Diesel · W88 RAC
2018 Fiat 500X (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2018. Recorded mileage 49,210 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1598cc
W88 RAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 49,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
W88 RAC Mileage History
- 24/05/202230,278 mi
- 24/05/202337,020 mi+6,742 mi
- 14/05/202441,895 mi+4,875 mi
- 12/05/202549,210 mi+7,315 mi
Average of roughly 6,379 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
W88 RAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Fiat 500X (W88 RAC) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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