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AX18 SWW

2018 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,470 mi
Last recorded56,470 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 SWW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 56,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,316 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 55,316 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

faint smell of petrol unable to detect source

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,974 miles

Rear excessive corrosion on exhaust joint clamp.

Pass 24 May 2022 43,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,775 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 39,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AX18 SWW is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,274 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX18 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX18 SWW registered?

AX18 SWW is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is AX18 SWW safe to buy?

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