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LM16 AFO

2016 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,295 mi
Last recorded22,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 AFO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,295 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 22,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 21,438 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 18,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,415 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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LM16 AFO is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM16 AFO, 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 LM16 AFO registered?

LM16 AFO is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LM16 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 AFO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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