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SO18 ATU

2018 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,663 mi
Last recorded54,663 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 ATU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 54,661 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump no drips at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 38,440 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,642 miles

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

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

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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SO18 ATU is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO18 ATU, 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.

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What year was SO18 ATU registered?

SO18 ATU is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is SO18 ATU safe to buy?

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