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AO16 YCJ

2016 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,221 mi
Last recorded71,221 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 71,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion around o/s front chassis rail below drivers side engine mount

drivers seat locked in the upright position

rear axle suspension corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2025 66,490 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion around o/s front chassis rail below drivers side engine mount

drivers seat locked in the upright position

rear axle suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 38,541 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 38,541 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,413 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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AO16 YCJ is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 AO16 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO16 YCJ registered?

AO16 YCJ is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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