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MD16 FYK

2016 Fiat 500L

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,848 mi
Last recorded52,848 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 FYK
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 52,848 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing in inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 52,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing in inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,671 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing YOM 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 45,671 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing YOM 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,660 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding` (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear unable gain access to 3rd row seat belts to check/rear seats full of belongings

Rear unable to check rear seat belts/seats full of belongings

engine oil light flashing on the dash (checked ok)

tpms light on the dash

Fail 20 Aug 2024 37,660 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding` (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear unable gain access to 3rd row seat belts to check/rear seats full of belongings

Rear unable to check rear seat belts/seats full of belongings

engine oil light flashing on the dash (checked ok)

tpms light on the dash

Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 19,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jun 2020 16,671 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 16,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper blades split and not clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 12,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (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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MD16 FYK is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD16 FYK, 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.

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What year was MD16 FYK registered?

MD16 FYK is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MD16 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 FYK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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