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HJ16 BFP

2016 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 BFP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 73,788 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 45,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 May 2023 27,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 27,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,351 miles

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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HJ16 BFP is a 2016 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ16 BFP, 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 HJ16 BFP registered?

HJ16 BFP is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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