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BW18 JFO

2018 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,095 mi
Last recorded35,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 JFO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 35,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 35,091 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 30,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on both edges and cracking slightly 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 16,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 10,743 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 10,743 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative speedo stuck at 20 mph (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 6,722 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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BW18 JFO 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 BW18 JFO, 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 BW18 JFO registered?

BW18 JFO is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is BW18 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 JFO 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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