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DC16 ZJX

2016 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 ZJX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outside door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 76,030 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outside door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,120 miles

drivers door handle damaged but door can still be readily opened

exhaust center to rear section clamp missing - still adequately secure

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 57,760 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,661 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 54,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 42,400 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres 3mm + heavily worn on both edges

Pass 3 Apr 2021 29,385 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 29,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 20,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 16,890 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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DC16 ZJX is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC16 ZJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC16 ZJX registered?

DC16 ZJX is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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