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AV16 VRD

2016 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,895 mi
Last recorded58,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,895 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,405 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 51,405 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (inner surfaces) and pads are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Covering the floorpan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 33,494 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 23,186 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine sump rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 9,375 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 VRD is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

AV16 VRD is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is AV16 VRD safe to buy?

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