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EK16 LCO

2016 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,457 mi
Last recorded31,457 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 LCO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 31,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 27,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 27,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 26,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 21,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 21,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 12,799 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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EK16 LCO is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK16 LCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK16 LCO registered?

EK16 LCO is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is EK16 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 LCO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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