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BU18 TYA

2018 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,114 mi
Last recorded53,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 53,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 53,114 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 37,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 37,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,001 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,445 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 25,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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 TYA is a 2018 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

BU18 TYA is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 July 2018.

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