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BU18 JVC

2018 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,481 mi
Last recorded17,481 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 JVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,481 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))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 17,481 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 14,788 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 14,769 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 11,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 9,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 7,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 5,699 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 JVC is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Black 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

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

Is BU18 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 JVC 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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