Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Fiat 500x?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Fiat 500x?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Fiat 500x?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Fiat 500x reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,850 vehicles, the 2018 Fiat 500x has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Fiat 500x?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Fiat 500x are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (56.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (56.4% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (40.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Fiat 500x?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat 500x (2018)

2,850 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2018 Fiat 500x

CarHunch analysed 2,850 real MOT records for the 2018 Fiat 500x. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Fiat 500X passes its MOT on the first attempt 90% of the time, which is 10 percentage points above the UK average and a genuinely strong result. The dangerous defect rate of 17.9% is reasonably clean, and petrol models edge ahead of diesels (90.4% vs 87.5% pass rate), so fuel choice matters slightly here.

At 32,090 miles median for a six-year-old car, these vehicles are running lean, which partly explains the high pass rate. The average of 0.67 failures and 5.1 advisories per test suggests minor wear-and-tear issues crop up, but nothing systemic—if you're buying one, get the service history checked and budget for routine suspension and brake maintenance as mileage climbs.

The 2018 Fiat 500x passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.67

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 24k–41k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,850 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,850 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 56.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 25.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brake wear 22.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 17%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Front Position lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 13.1%

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt · Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Fiat 500x

Based on MOT data from 2,850 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (86%)	2,439	90.4%	0.63
Diesel (14%)	411	87.5%	0.86

Colour Breakdown

Based on 34,186 Fiat 500x vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 22.4%

7,656

Red 20.4%

6,976

Black 17%

5,816

White 16.5%

5,657

Blue 12.5%

4,262

Green 4.5%

1,544

Bronze 3%

1,015

Beige 2.8%

946

Yellow 0.6%

205

Silver 0.2%

Cream 0.1%

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Fiat 500x vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,090

typical

23,926

low mileage

41,495

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Fiat 500x vehicles fall between 23,926 and 41,495 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,926 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 23,926–41,495 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Fiat 500xs sit.

⚠ Over 56,018 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Fiat 500x — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Fiat 500xs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,729 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.67

Avg failures per vehicle

5.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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