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AV16 VPW

2016 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,660 mi
Last recorded69,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VPW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,660 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section is deteriorated and the clamp missing but the system is secure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rear section of the front to rear steel brake pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 69,660 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section is deteriorated and the clamp missing but the system is secure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rear section of the front to rear steel brake pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 62,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is just starting to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is just starting to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is just starting to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

The parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 10 Jan 2023 43,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Wear Indicator broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not Leaking ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,168 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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AV16 VPW is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Black 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 AV16 VPW, 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 AV16 VPW registered?

AV16 VPW is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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