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S500 JDF

2016 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 JDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 42,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,409 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 39,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 33,792 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 33,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2024 32,709 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,385 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 27,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 24,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,969 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 80,969 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,084 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system signs of deterioration but still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,899 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,731 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rough

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,263 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 48,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,384 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - tracking may require adjustment

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,590 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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S500 JDF is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,715 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 JDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 JDF registered?

S500 JDF is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is S500 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 JDF shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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