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CA16 SZT

2016 Fiat 500L

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 SZT
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,583 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 52,585 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Dec 2023 46,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 27 Dec 2023 46,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape and wearing on outer sidewall. 225/45/17

Fail 19 Dec 2022 41,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape and wearing on outer sidewall. 225/45/17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,376 miles

Both sides front tyres approaching wear markers

Offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,510 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 26,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Dec 2019 26,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 May 2019 22,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2019 22,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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CA16 SZT is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Grey 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 CA16 SZT, 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 CA16 SZT registered?

CA16 SZT is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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