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RJ16 VCN

2016 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,458 mi
Last recorded50,458 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 VCN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,881 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 44,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,373 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,730 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 30,730 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inners (5.2.3 (e))

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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RJ16 VCN is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ16 VCN, 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 RJ16 VCN registered?

RJ16 VCN is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is RJ16 VCN safe to buy?

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