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BN18 XLO

2018 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,076 mi
Last recorded73,076 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 XLO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,076 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2026 73,076 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 56,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex hose swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear swollen under paint at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2022 56,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex hose swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear swollen under paint at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 38,524 miles

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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BN18 XLO is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Red 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 BN18 XLO, 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.

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What year was BN18 XLO registered?

BN18 XLO is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BN18 XLO safe to buy?

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