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SV18 TFO

2018 Fiat 500

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,224 mi
Last recorded68,224 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 TFO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 30 Mar 2026 68,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,401 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 60,401 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust clamp missing at flexi joint

flexi joint at exhaust damaged

sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 56,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken & loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 51,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,437 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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SV18 TFO is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV18 TFO, 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 SV18 TFO registered?

SV18 TFO is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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The MOT history for SV18 TFO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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