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NL16 VTA

2016 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,996 mi
Last recorded53,996 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 VTA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,996 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 53,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 52,483 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive POROUS SUMP. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 40,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 29,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,293 miles

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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NL16 VTA is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL16 VTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL16 VTA registered?

NL16 VTA is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NL16 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 VTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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