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AU16 HJY

2016 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,855 mi
Last recorded55,855 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 HJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 49,100 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2025 49,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2024 41,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 41,532 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,838 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 36,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 36,572 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 33,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 28,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,393 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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AU16 HJY 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 AU16 HJY, 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 AU16 HJY registered?

AU16 HJY is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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