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BJ16 EZD

2016 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,542 mi
Last recorded58,542 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 EZD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 58,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 58,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,132 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Feb 2023 47,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 42,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,791 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 37,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,389 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 35,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,074 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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BJ16 EZD is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ16 EZD, 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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BJ16 EZD is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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