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BU18 JPY

2018 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 JPY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,890 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 72,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm with inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 59,035 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 55,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,527 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 50,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,158 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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BU18 JPY is a 2018 Fiat 500 in White 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 BU18 JPY, 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 BU18 JPY registered?

BU18 JPY is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BU18 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 JPY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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