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GN16 EFR

2016 Fiat 500L

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,024 mi
Last recorded58,024 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 EFR
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,024 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 58,024 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 51,060 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lever fouling wheel arch liner.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,450 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 44,450 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside front track rod end dust cover slightly perished

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

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,071 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 41,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,422 miles

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 10 Oct 2019 32,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 28,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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GN16 EFR is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN16 EFR, 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.

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What year was GN16 EFR registered?

GN16 EFR is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is GN16 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 EFR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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