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SF16 EJS

2016 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,296 mi
Last recorded41,296 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 EJS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 39,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 33,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 27,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 27,583 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,705 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,241 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 22,230 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,705 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 21,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 15,829 miles

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

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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SF16 EJS 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 SF16 EJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF16 EJS registered?

SF16 EJS is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is SF16 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF16 EJS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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