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MT16 LWS

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,055 mi
Last recorded61,055 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 LWS
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 61,055 miles

Horn unit insecure (not secured to vehicle body)

Fail 10 Mar 2026 61,055 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn unit insecure (not secured to vehicle body)

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 57,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,171 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 52,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,937 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 44,937 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,067 miles

2.5l of oil added to engine prior to emissions test due to engine rattle

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on tyre pressures checked and reset

Fail 17 Mar 2022 39,067 miles

2.5l of oil added to engine prior to emissions test due to engine rattle

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on tyre pressures checked and reset

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,554 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2020 26,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 19,758 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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MT16 LWS is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT16 LWS, 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 MT16 LWS registered?

MT16 LWS is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is MT16 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 LWS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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