Fiat 500X reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat 500X is a small suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 84 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 365 of 442, and 24.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (5.4% of tests).
Ranked 365 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 20 of 27 small SUVs
In 2024, 35,427 Fiat 500Xes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 24.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat 500X is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.7% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
24.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.7%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,600
Typical age at test: 7 years
Fiat 500X MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat 500X MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working5.4% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5% of tests
What the Fiat 500X fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 8.3% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Tyres | 6.9% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 5.7% | ▲ 5.8× as often |
| Suspension | 4.2% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.1% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Brakes | 2.9% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Visibility | 2.8% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 90% less often |
What MPG does the Fiat 500X do?
Official economy for the Fiat 500X ranges from 40.4 to 52.2mpg across the 42 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2024). A typical petrol version manages 45.6mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Fiat 500X first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 42 versions sold in the UK between 2019 and 2024.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
40.4–52.2 mpg
CO2
122–156 g/km
Power
96–151 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500X 500X Dolcevita 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 52.2 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 500X 500X Dolcevita Top 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 52.2 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 500X 500X (RED) 1.5 130HP Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 52.2 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 500X 500X Dolcevita (RED) 1.5 130HP Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 52.2 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 500X 500X 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 52.2 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 500X 500X Top 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 52.2 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 500X 500X Dolcevita 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| 500X 500X Dolcevita Top 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| 500X 500X (RED) 1.5 130HP Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| 500X 500X Dolcevita (RED) 1.5 130HP Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| 500X 500X 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| 500X 500XTop 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 45.8 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| 500X DOLCEVITA SPORT 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 50.2 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
| 500X DOLCEVITA SPORT 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VH)96 PS · SA7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.9 mpg | 143g | £200 | 34% |
| 500X CROSS 1.5 130hp Hybrid 48V DDCT (VL)131 PS · SA7 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 50.2 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 42 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat 500X reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Fiat 500X is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 84 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat 500X?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 5.4% of tests. It fails on steering and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Fiat 500X do?
Official economy for the Fiat 500X ranges from 40.4 to 52.2mpg across the 42 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2019–2024). A typical petrol version manages 45.6mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Fiat 500X?
Any Fiat 500X first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Fiat 500Xes fail their MOT?
24.6% of Fiat 500Xes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.7% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat 500X combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.