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OU18 XAE

2018 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,968 mi
Last recorded46,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 500L29,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 XAE
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 46,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides scuffed and worn edges and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 33,227 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,975 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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OU18 XAE is a 2018 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 29,350 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU18 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU18 XAE registered?

OU18 XAE is a 2018 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is OU18 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU18 XAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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