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SE16 FBK

2016 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,365 mi
Last recorded50,365 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 FBK
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,365 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/ suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 50,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/ suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 38,457 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 38,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 31,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,474 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

off side rear tyre has cracking to sidewall &tread areas

Fail 6 Oct 2023 30,437 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

off side rear tyre has cracking to sidewall &tread areas

Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 20,661 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))

Pass 28 May 2019 16,627 miles

drivers seat not folding for access to rear

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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SE16 FBK is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SE16 FBK, 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 SE16 FBK registered?

SE16 FBK is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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