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BV18 KOW

2018 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,994 mi
Last recorded46,994 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV18 KOW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 46,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,960 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Corrosion working in from outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,556 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 26,556 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,175 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 23,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,328 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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BV18 KOW is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 BV18 KOW, 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

How do I check the history of BV18 KOW?

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What year was BV18 KOW registered?

BV18 KOW is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BV18 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV18 KOW 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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