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RJ16 BCU

2016 Abarth 595

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,529 mi
Last recorded46,529 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 59534,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 BCU
MakeAbarth
Model595
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 46,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 42,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2025 42,564 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working X2 (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2024 38,864 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,324 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,818 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 28,818 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 24,458 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 3.5MM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 24,456 miles

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

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

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 3.5MM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 19,743 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 30 May 2019 19,743 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

How Reliable is the Abarth 595?

Based on 133,086 MOT tests across 20,671 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
4,614
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
20,671
On UK Roads
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RJ16 BCU is a 2016 Abarth 595 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Abarth 595 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Abarth 595 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Abarth 595 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ16 BCU registered?

RJ16 BCU is a 2016 Abarth 595, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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