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W18 TES

2017 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,048 mi
Last recorded51,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 TES
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,048 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake discs worn near limit

n/s/f shock absorber leaking near limit

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2024 47,171 miles

all suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2023 43,647 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,154 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges near cords

Fail 6 Dec 2022 39,154 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn on edges near cords

Pass 3 Dec 2021 32,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near limit (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Dec 2021 32,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near limit (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Dec 2020 23,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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W18 TES is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 W18 TES, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W18 TES registered?

W18 TES is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2017.

Is W18 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 TES shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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