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BN16 SMX

2016 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 SMX
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 61,726 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH N/S & O/S. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 58,979 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 58,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 56,399 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 22 May 2024 56,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Gearbox mounting defective

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 54,766 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 May 2022 51,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,943 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk stiff to use

Pass 15 Feb 2020 31,878 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 31,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,098 miles

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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BN16 SMX is a 2016 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN16 SMX, 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.

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What year was BN16 SMX registered?

BN16 SMX is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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