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SE16 GLJ

2016 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,895 mi
Last recorded65,895 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Rear axel corroded (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,805 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 57,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,168 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 51,166 miles

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

Offside Hand brake low effort

Pass 7 Oct 2022 45,086 miles

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Offside door handle hinge broken

Fail 6 Oct 2022 45,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Offside door handle hinge broken

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,907 miles

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

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 21,277 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 GLJ is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

SE16 GLJ is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SE16 GLJ safe to buy?

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