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AJ16 SXT

2016 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,070 mi
Last recorded74,070 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 SXT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,070 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak where centre pipe enters backbox, clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, both rearmost bushes beginning to separate from arm, resulting in some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 65,153 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split with rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak where centre pipe enters backbox, clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, both rearmost bushes beginning to separate from arm, resulting in some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 55,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 26,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AJ16 SXT is a 2016 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,715 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 AJ16 SXT, 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 10 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ16 SXT registered?

AJ16 SXT is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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