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FY65 WCU

2016 Fiat 500L

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 WCU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 65,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AT MOT LIMITS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 52,142 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,456 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,420 miles

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

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 34,635 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 34,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 23,524 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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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FY65 WCU is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY65 WCU, 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 FY65 WCU registered?

FY65 WCU is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is FY65 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY65 WCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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