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VW15 ARD

2018 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,719 mi
Last recorded23,719 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW15 ARD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 23,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 21,211 miles

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

Rear back box clamp excessively corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 21,211 miles

Front Daytime running lamp not working both front not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear back box clamp excessively corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 19,950 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,715 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 18,615 miles

Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 14,021 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 14,021 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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VW15 ARD is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VW15 ARD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW15 ARD registered?

VW15 ARD is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is VW15 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW15 ARD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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