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S18 ELW

2016 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,307 mi
Last recorded79,307 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 ELW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,307 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,839 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,473 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 @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,947 miles

offside front tyre worn/lost tread pattern on inner edge of tread

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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S18 ELW is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S18 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S18 ELW?

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What year was S18 ELW registered?

S18 ELW is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is S18 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 ELW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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