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P18 MEW

2016 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,730 mi
Last recorded71,730 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MEW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover has minor damage

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,426 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 64,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,944 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 35,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 30,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Separated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Separating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,410 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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P18 MEW is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P18 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P18 MEW registered?

P18 MEW is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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