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BU18 OPW

2018 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,555 mi
Last recorded60,555 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 OPW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,586 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,922 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,257 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill crushed

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 25,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in a very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill crushed

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline and on base rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 OPW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

BU18 OPW is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2018.

Is BU18 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 OPW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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