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BA16 VZE

2016 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 107,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 104,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside park brake performance low

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

Rear silencer clamp missing

Fail 20 May 2024 104,639 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorect (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside park brake performance low

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

Rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 9 May 2023 97,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 97,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 86,562 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limet (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

t p m s light on

Fail 20 May 2022 86,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working lence broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lence broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spaceing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limet (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

t p m s light on

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,085 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,605 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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BA16 VZE is a 2016 Fiat 500 in White 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 BA16 VZE, 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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BA16 VZE is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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