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MV16 YCZ

2016 Fiat 500C

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 YCZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,529 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side nearside close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side nearside close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency right on limit allowed, advise it should be checked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Wiper blade appears too long and occasionally hits nearside

Fail 12 Sep 2024 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Wiper damage (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Wiper blade appears too long and occasionally hits nearside

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 27,547 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,552 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,995 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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MV16 YCZ is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV16 YCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV16 YCZ registered?

MV16 YCZ is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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