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SH16 OBL

2016 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 OBL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,264 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 70,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,140 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides sleeve corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in, perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SH16 OBL is a 2016 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,715 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH16 OBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH16 OBL registered?

SH16 OBL is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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