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A530 MEL

2018 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,399 mi
Last recorded36,399 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 500C25,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA530 MEL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 36,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 36,399 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))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Mar 2025 33,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,994 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable is split open (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,956 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 22,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,437 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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A530 MEL is a 2018 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 25,293 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A530 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 500C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A530 MEL registered?

A530 MEL is a 2018 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is A530 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A530 MEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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