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HD16 LDJ

2016 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,641 mi
Last recorded44,641 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD16 LDJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 44,641 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Surface corrosion sub frame

Shields

Fail 19 Feb 2026 44,640 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Surface corrosion sub frame

Shields

Fail 14 Jan 2026 44,307 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,993 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,990 miles

Shields

Fail 20 Feb 2024 38,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shields

Pass 27 Feb 2023 36,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,280 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 34,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,577 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 28,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,052 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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HD16 LDJ is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD16 LDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD16 LDJ registered?

HD16 LDJ is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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