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MJ16 VLW

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,402 mi
Last recorded113,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 113,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe outer skin split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,379 miles

Front exhaust flexy front worn

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,379 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has a lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy front worn

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 78,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 67,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 56,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,311 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 VLW is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

MJ16 VLW is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is MJ16 VLW safe to buy?

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