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MJ16 BNZ

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 BNZ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 91,708 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,134 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 75,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 20,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Corrected adjustment after ensuring levelling was set to highest position (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Corrected adjustment after ensuring levelling was set to highest position (4.1.2 (a))

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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MJ16 BNZ is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ16 BNZ, 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 MJ16 BNZ registered?

MJ16 BNZ is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is MJ16 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ16 BNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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