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LJ16 ONU

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 ONU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,047 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 79,047 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,655 miles

Both front top mounts tight on lock to lock

Both front tyres on legal limit and in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,099 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 62,098 miles

Front 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 37,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 30,743 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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LJ16 ONU is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,460 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ16 ONU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ16 ONU?

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What year was LJ16 ONU registered?

LJ16 ONU is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is LJ16 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 ONU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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