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A18 JLW

2010 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JLW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,893 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 41,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 38,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2022 35,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2021 33,325 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,773 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,349 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,736 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 28,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,453 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 25,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine starting to corrode (front)

front brake discs pitting slightly

nearside front brake wear sensor broken (wire)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,875 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 16,875 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A18 JLW is a 2010 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 JLW, 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 16 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 JLW is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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