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SG16 MDS

2016 Fiat 500L

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,381 mi
Last recorded41,381 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 MDS
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 41,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 39,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,937 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 22,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,164 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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SG16 MDS is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,460 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG16 MDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG16 MDS?

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What year was SG16 MDS registered?

SG16 MDS is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is SG16 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 MDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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