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NJ16 RWL

2016 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,035 mi
Last recorded74,035 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 RWL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2026 74,033 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,879 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All spring bases (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 70,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All spring bases (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,312 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,780 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 66,751 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,250 miles

Front both inner edges tyres above limit

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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NJ16 RWL is a 2016 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ16 RWL, 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 NJ16 RWL registered?

NJ16 RWL is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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