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AB16 AFM

2018 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 50026,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 AFM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 50,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 48,318 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,675 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge of tyre. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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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AB16 AFM is a 2018 Fiat 500 in Green 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 AB16 AFM, 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 AB16 AFM registered?

AB16 AFM is a 2018 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AB16 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 AFM 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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