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RE16 XCN

2016 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,269 mi
Last recorded49,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 XCN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 44,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 44,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,607 miles

temp repair to hand brake cable support bracket replacement recommended

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,984 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 34,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 22,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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RE16 XCN is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,298 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 Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE16 XCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE16 XCN registered?

RE16 XCN is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is RE16 XCN safe to buy?

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