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AL59 BAS

2016 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 BAS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 62,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 56,762 miles

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2025 56,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 49,232 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,424 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 41,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 34,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,821 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has parts deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2020 27,135 miles

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

exhaust system has parts deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AL59 BAS is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AL59 BAS, 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 AL59 BAS registered?

AL59 BAS is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AL59 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 BAS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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