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DS16 VEA

2016 Fiat 500L

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,098 mi
Last recorded66,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 VEA
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 66,098 miles

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2025 59,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 59,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 53,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 20,093 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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DS16 VEA is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS16 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS16 VEA?

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What year was DS16 VEA registered?

DS16 VEA is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is DS16 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 VEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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