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LA16 DWM

2016 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,284 mi
Last recorded32,284 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 DWM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 32,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 32,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 24,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 24,327 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 22,653 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 19,622 miles

n/s/r tyre treads area of deep damage

o/s/f top strut mounting worn/slight play

Fail 7 May 2021 19,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre treads area of deep damage

o/s/f top strut mounting worn/slight play

Pass 19 May 2020 17,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 13,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

engine oil below maximum

tracking wear on front tyres

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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LA16 DWM is a 2016 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LA16 DWM, 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 LA16 DWM registered?

LA16 DWM is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is LA16 DWM safe to buy?

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