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SG16 VCF

2016 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,259 mi
Last recorded37,259 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 VCF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 37,259 miles

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

Front both top strut mounts worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 34,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle heavily corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 34,495 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle heavily corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 30,908 miles

Rear Axle heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 30,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,879 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated pad wire (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 21,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 21,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,874 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 18,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 16,053 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 16,053 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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SG16 VCF is a 2016 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG16 VCF, 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 SG16 VCF registered?

SG16 VCF is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is SG16 VCF safe to buy?

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