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AY53 SEZ

2018 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 SEZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,566 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,936 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 50,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,640 miles

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

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

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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AY53 SEZ is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY53 SEZ, 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 AY53 SEZ registered?

AY53 SEZ is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is AY53 SEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 SEZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY53 SEZ have outstanding finance?

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