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GN16 XNW

2016 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 XNW
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,519 miles

Emissions not registered

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 90,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Missing (3.5 (a))

Emissions not registered

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,079 miles

Emissions not registered

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 86,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not registered

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,795 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,175 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,807 miles

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

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 XNW is a 2016 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

GN16 XNW is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is GN16 XNW safe to buy?

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