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SW51 LKE

2018 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,045 mi
Last recorded58,045 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 LKE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 48,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 48,536 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2024 40,066 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 40,066 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,811 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 27,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 12,192 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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SW51 LKE is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW51 LKE, 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 SW51 LKE registered?

SW51 LKE is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is SW51 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 LKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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