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LA16 XRL

2016 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,461 mi
Last recorded50,461 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 XRL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,461 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,149 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 XRL is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA16 XRL registered?

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

Is LA16 XRL safe to buy?

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