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LA16 UWD

2016 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,969 mi
Last recorded57,969 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 UWD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,289 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 43,266 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 36,769 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre showing approx 3.0mm tread in places

Fail 29 Dec 2020 36,738 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction upper of screen has banner fitted well within swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre showing approx 3.0mm tread in places

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,718 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 24,718 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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LA16 UWD is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,298 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 Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA16 UWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LA16 UWD registered?

LA16 UWD is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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