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MJ16 VKL

2016 Fiat 500L

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,054 mi
Last recorded29,054 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 VKL
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 29,054 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 29,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 24,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 20,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 16,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 16,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 9,447 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 9,264 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 7,285 miles

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 VKL is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ16 VKL registered?

MJ16 VKL is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is MJ16 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ16 VKL 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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