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MK16 VUU

2016 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,006 mi
Last recorded56,006 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 VUU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 47,691 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 43,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,222 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly low and rear tyres slightly mishapen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 38,222 miles

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

Front tyres wearing slightly low and rear tyres slightly mishapen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,265 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2020 33,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,057 miles

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

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

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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MK16 VUU is a 2016 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK16 VUU, 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 MK16 VUU registered?

MK16 VUU is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 29 August 2016.

Is MK16 VUU safe to buy?

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