2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Diesel · X29 SBX
2016 Fiat 500X (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2016. Recorded mileage 80,519 miles. MOT valid until 03/07/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500X
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
X29 SBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 80,519 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: 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.
X29 SBX Mileage History
- 05/07/202252,210 mi
- 30/06/202360,041 mi+7,831 mi
- 24/06/202467,527 mi+7,486 mi
- 27/06/202574,555 mi+7,028 mi
- 09/06/202680,519 mi+5,964 mi
Average of roughly 7,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X29 SBX 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 (X29 SBX) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 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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