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FY16 EET

2016 Fiat 500L

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,625 mi
Last recorded84,625 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 EET
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 84,608 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 78,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,226 miles

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 63,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 38,656 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,911 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 30,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,626 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 22,626 miles

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

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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FY16 EET is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY16 EET, 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

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What year was FY16 EET registered?

FY16 EET is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is FY16 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 EET shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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