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BD16 VVL

2016 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 VVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,244 miles

front & rear exhaust clamps missing slight leak from centre exhaust pipe

Fail 6 Aug 2026 68,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front & rear exhaust clamps missing slight leak from centre exhaust pipe

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,952 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,613 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,875 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,375 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,083 miles

Rear hand brake need ajustment

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 26,402 miles

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

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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BD16 VVL is a 2016 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD16 VVL, 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 BD16 VVL registered?

BD16 VVL is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BD16 VVL safe to buy?

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