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AP16 MKZ

2016 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,482 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil sump porous

Pass 11 Apr 2025 58,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to sump

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 48,720 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 48,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 45,922 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 23,748 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre worn on outer edge ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,605 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 MKZ is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

AP16 MKZ is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AP16 MKZ safe to buy?

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