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AY16 VDP

2016 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,259 mi
Last recorded83,259 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VDP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 83,259 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 83,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,522 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,522 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,255 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,514 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are deteriorating. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 41,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen wash mix added for mot pass. (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 31,159 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 31,159 miles

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

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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AY16 VDP 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 AY16 VDP, 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 AY16 VDP registered?

AY16 VDP is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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