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ET16 FVZ

2016 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 FVZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,192 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,225 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 79,145 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,753 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,300 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front leaking/offside front only just met requirement/requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,953 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,951 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 31,951 miles

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

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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ET16 FVZ is a 2016 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET16 FVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET16 FVZ?

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What year was ET16 FVZ registered?

ET16 FVZ is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is ET16 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 FVZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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