Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Fiat 500x reliable?

Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat 500x has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Fiat 500x?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Fiat 500x are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.2% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15.7% 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 2022 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 (2022)

216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat 500x

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 FIAT 500X is a strong performer on its first MOT, with a 94.2% pass rate well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of 4.2% is reassuringly low, suggesting these cars are mechanically sound from the factory. At an average mileage of just over 20,000 km and averaging only 0.13 failures per vehicle, the 500X shows minimal wear and no systemic reliability problems emerging yet.

Most owners will encounter around one advisory notice per test, which is typical minor wear rather than anything concerning. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and budget for routine maintenance, but don't expect costly surprises in the first few years—this cohort is proving dependable so far.

We have limited data for the 2022 Fiat 500x — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–26k

For context

These stats describe 216 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 216 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.1%

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 6.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive

Brake wear 2.9%

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside 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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% 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 →
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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 2022 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.

18,148

typical

13,035

low mileage

26,089

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat 500x vehicles fall between 13,035 and 26,089 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,035 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.

✓ 13,035–26,089 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat 500xs sit.

⚠ Over 35,220 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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