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LJ16 PTS

2016 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,163 mi
Last recorded18,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 PTS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,163 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 18,163 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))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 14,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Front daytime running lamps not working

Pass 29 Jul 2019 11,034 miles

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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LJ16 PTS is a 2016 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ16 PTS, 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 LJ16 PTS registered?

LJ16 PTS is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is LJ16 PTS safe to buy?

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