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SP18 UXE

2018 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 UXE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper strut top bush wear/play

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

Pass 8 May 2025 75,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive at nearside of engine (thermostat housing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2025 75,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable worn through (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable worn through (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake cable insecure nearside/offside (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive at nearside of engine (thermostat housing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2024 64,785 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 64,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,846 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 43,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 31,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,075 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 31,072 miles

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

Both outer handbrake cables split

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tail box clamp rusted but exhaust still secure

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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SP18 UXE is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP18 UXE, 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 SP18 UXE registered?

SP18 UXE is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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