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BF15 XMS

2015 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,042 mi
Last recorded49,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Fiat 50036,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 XMS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched o/s and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

t p m s light on

Fail 26 Jan 2026 49,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched o/s and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

t p m s light on

Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 46,675 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,111 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 15 Jan 2024 44,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

tyre light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2021 31,308 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,235 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 21,235 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material insecure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 15,379 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 15,379 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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BF15 XMS is a 2015 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 36,860 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 BF15 XMS, 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 11 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF15 XMS registered?

BF15 XMS is a 2015 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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