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BJ18 UXK

2018 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,840 mi
Last recorded43,840 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 UXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,840 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 43,840 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 40,470 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 40,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55 r15 (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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,644 miles

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

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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BJ18 UXK is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Red 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 BJ18 UXK, 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 BJ18 UXK registered?

BJ18 UXK is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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