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OW16 NLU

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,704 mi
Last recorded152,704 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 NLU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 152,704 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil leak engine bay area

Fail 13 Mar 2026 152,694 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil leak engine bay area

Pass 11 Mar 2025 139,187 miles

Both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads are getting low

Slight oil leak engine bay area

Fail 7 Mar 2025 139,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads are getting low

Slight oil leak engine bay area

Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,274 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,977 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Under body is covered in mud

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,190 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,426 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 57,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,546 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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OW16 NLU is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red 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 OW16 NLU, 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 OW16 NLU registered?

OW16 NLU is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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