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R18 UYJ

2016 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 UYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 126,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 72,422 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at lower part of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,703 miles

Front daytime running lights not working both

Fail 9 Jan 2021 103,703 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front daytime running lights not working both

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,810 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,779 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Exhaust system corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,167 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,009 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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R18 UYJ is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R18 UYJ, 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 10 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R18 UYJ registered?

R18 UYJ is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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