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AP16 FMA

2016 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,655 mi
Last recorded92,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FMA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,655 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 92,646 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 84,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 84,946 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp aim not tested

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 75,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,439 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 47,484 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake effort low compared to nearside

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,311 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 22,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 7,765 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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AP16 FMA is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP16 FMA, 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 AP16 FMA registered?

AP16 FMA is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AP16 FMA safe to buy?

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