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AU16 VMZ

2016 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,686 mi
Last recorded56,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,686 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 52,778 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 52,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 42,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 42,122 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 39,945 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2019 31,492 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 VMZ is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Green 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 AU16 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

AU16 VMZ is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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