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BU18 JWC

2018 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,914 mi
Last recorded79,914 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 JWC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 79,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,658 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Oct 2024 74,657 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,720 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 7 Nov 2023 68,720 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching fail stage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,717 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching fail stage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 JWC is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JWC, 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 BU18 JWC registered?

BU18 JWC is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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