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GL16 UCC

2016 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 UCC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 36,114 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge of tread pattern

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 36,114 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge of tread pattern

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,165 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 31,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,878 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 22,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,377 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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GL16 UCC is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL16 UCC, 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.

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What year was GL16 UCC registered?

GL16 UCC is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is GL16 UCC safe to buy?

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