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AB09 BAY

2018 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,573 mi
Last recorded42,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 BAY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 42,573 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear joint plus clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 42,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear joint plus clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Oct 2024 35,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 29,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 14,384 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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AB09 BAY is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB09 BAY, 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 AB09 BAY registered?

AB09 BAY is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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