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AY16 VFE

2016 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,108 mi
Last recorded42,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 42,108 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 42,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 19,910 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 12,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 12,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 11,437 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 11,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 9,528 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 7,237 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 VFE is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY16 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

AY16 VFE is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AY16 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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