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RK16 VNP

2016 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,604 mi
Last recorded26,604 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 VNP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (Stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 22,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (Stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 19,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight tear in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 15,225 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 11,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 10,265 miles

Coolant below min mark

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 6,719 miles

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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RK16 VNP is a 2016 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK16 VNP, 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.

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What year was RK16 VNP registered?

RK16 VNP is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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