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918 SMF

2018 Fiat 500L

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,041 mi
Last recorded22,041 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 500L29,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration918 SMF
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 22,041 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2026 22,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 19,425 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 19,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 38,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 16,329 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 12,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,547 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired mileage flashing (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 8,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 34,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2022 34,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2021 3,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 32,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 32,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,839 miles

minimal handbrake reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise : front tyre edgewear

advise : offside front sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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918 SMF is a 2018 Fiat 500L in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 29,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 918 SMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 918 SMF registered?

918 SMF is a 2018 Fiat 500L, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is 918 SMF safe to buy?

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