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AU16 HLV

2016 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,952 mi
Last recorded48,952 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 HLV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 48,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 48,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 45,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 41,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber bush has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,428 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 HLV is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Purple 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 AU16 HLV, 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 AU16 HLV registered?

AU16 HLV is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AU16 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 HLV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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