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BA16 BPO

2016 Fiat 500L

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,169 mi
Last recorded51,169 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 BPO
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,169 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT/BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 44,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 44,491 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 38,101 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,080 miles

Full under tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 28,848 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,327 miles

both front shocker top mountins bearings noisy .

Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,001 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 15,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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BA16 BPO is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,460 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA16 BPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BA16 BPO?

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What year was BA16 BPO registered?

BA16 BPO is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BA16 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 BPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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