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EY16 GVJ

2016 Fiat 500C

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,558 mi
Last recorded58,558 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 GVJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,558 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 54,205 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 14 May 2025 54,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 29 Apr 2025 54,054 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 May 2024 47,126 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

Exhaust rear box clamp corroded through

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,952 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust rear box clamp corroded through

Fail 24 Apr 2023 38,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust rear box clamp corroded through

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and multiple cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,697 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn on edges. 185/55/15.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 21,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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EY16 GVJ is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Green 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 EY16 GVJ, 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

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What year was EY16 GVJ registered?

EY16 GVJ is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is EY16 GVJ safe to buy?

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