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AY16 VEA

2016 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,215 mi
Last recorded54,215 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VEA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,441 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 46,441 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,732 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 27,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,050 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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AY16 VEA 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 AY16 VEA, 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

How do I check the history of AY16 VEA?

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What year was AY16 VEA registered?

AY16 VEA is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2016.

Is AY16 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VEA 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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