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LS16 WUO

2016 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,551 mi
Last recorded54,551 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 WUO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 54,551 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 54,551 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 84W Pirelli P Zero Nero (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 84W Pirelli P Zero Nero (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Corner damaged, not loose and no sharp edges

Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 37,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 25,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 22,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,973 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 20,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 8,464 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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LS16 WUO is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LS16 WUO, 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 LS16 WUO registered?

LS16 WUO is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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