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BJ16 PUV

2016 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 PUV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 64,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 56,239 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corrdoed

Fail 7 Mar 2025 56,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corrdoed

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,144 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected fitted upside/down (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 40,359 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front too rear brake pipes fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 40,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front too rear brake pipes fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 34,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 28,146 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 28,146 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 20,854 miles

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

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

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 10,754 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 PUV is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 PUV, 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 BJ16 PUV registered?

BJ16 PUV is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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