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205 LWC

2018 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 LWC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 55,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,759 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 52,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 50,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 42,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,522 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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205 LWC is a 2018 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 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 205 LWC, 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 205 LWC registered?

205 LWC is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is 205 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 LWC 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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