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SG16 MGL

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 MGL
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,565 miles

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

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,187 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 80,187 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 10 Jan 2023 68,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,395 miles

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 MGL is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 MGL, 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

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What year was SG16 MGL registered?

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

Is SG16 MGL safe to buy?

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